Religion and God creation I

Christian Religious Studies J.S.S1 First Term

Sub-theme: Religion and God creation

Week 1

Religion and God creation I

Performance objectives:

Students should be able to:

1. State the meaning of religion
2. Mention the major religion in Nigeria
3. Explain the importance of religion.

A. The meaning of religion

Religion is the belief in and worship of superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.

B. Major religion in Nigeria

1. Christian Religion

2. Islam Religion

3. Traditional Religion 

C. importance of religion

1. It helps to bring people together.

2. It provides total cohesion to help maintain social solidarity through shared beliefs.

3. It offers meaning and purpose to answer any existential questions

4. It is an expression of our collective consciousness, which creates a reality of its own.