BA Christian Religious Studies

Duration 4 years
Credits 120–180
Mode Full-time
Accreditation Fully accredited

I. About

About the programme.

A degree in biblical studies, theology, and the role of religion in society, preparing graduates for ministry, education, and service in faith-based and public institutions.

Department Department of Christian Religious Studies

Faculty College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences

Code BA-CRS

II. Curriculum

Four levels, one journey.

69 courses across 4 levels, totalling 142 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.

Download the approved curriculum (PDF)

100 Level

19 courses 36 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`EDU103`	Historical Foundations of Education	2	1	Core
`EDU112`	Introduction to Adult Education	2	1	Core
`GST108`	Introduction to Logic and Philosophy	1	1	Core GST
`GNS107`	Use of Library and Study Skills	2	1	Core
`CRS112`	Introduction to the Study of Religion	2	1	Core
`CRS113`	Early Church History to 451AD	2	1	Core
`CRS115`	Religion and Human Values	2	1	Core
`CRS116`	Survey of African Traditional Religion	2	1	Core
`CRS117`	Sources of Christianity	2	1	Core
`EDU121`	Sociological Foundation of Education	2	2	Core
`EDU122`	Special Education	2	2	Core
`GNS121`	History and Philosophy of Science	1	2	Core
`ENT121`	General Management and Human Resources	2	2	Core
`CRS121`	General Introduction to the Study of Old Testament	2	2	Core
`CRS122`	The Planting of Christianity in West Africa	2	2	Core
`CRS123`	Formative Period of Israelite History	2	2	Core
`CRS124`	African Traditional Religion and Culture	2	2	Elective
`CRS125`	African Pantheon	2	2	Elective
`CRS126`	Introduction to the Study of New Testament	2	2	Core

200 Level

18 courses 36 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`EDU211`	Psychological Foundation of Education	2	1	Core
`GNS212`	Use of English	2	1	Core
`GNS213`	Nigerian Culture and Citizenship Education	2	1	Core
`CRS211`	Introduction to Philosophy of Religion	2	1	Core
`CRS212`	Introduction to the Gospels	2	1	Core
`CRS213`	The Church Reformation	2	1	Core
`CRS216`	The Gospel of St. Matthew	2	1	Elective
`CRS217`	Greek Grammar and Syntax I	2	1	Core
`EDU221`	Principles of Curriculum Studies, Development and Implementa	2	2	Core
`EDU222`	Test and Measurement	2	2	Core
`GNS221`	Introduction to Computer and its Application	2	2	Core
`GNS222`	Land Use and General Agriculture	2	2	Core
`ENT221`	Entrepreneurship and Business Management	2	2	Core
`CRS221`	Christian Religious Studies Methodology	2	2	Core
`CRS222`	Introduction to Sociology of Religion	2	2	Core
`CRS223`	Hebrew Grammar and Syntax I	2	2	Core
`CRS224`	African Traditional Religion II	2	2	Core
`CRS227`	Ecumenism	2	2	Elective

300 Level

19 courses 38 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`EDU311`	Research Methods in Education	2	1	Core
`EDU312`	Principles and Techniques of Teaching as a Profession	2	1	Core
`CRS311`	Inter Religious Dialogue	2	1	Elective
`CRS312`	Comparative Study of World Religions	2	1	Core
`CRS313`	Gospel of Mark	2	1	Core
`CRS314`	Indigenous Church in West Africa	2	1	Core
`CRS315`	Acts of the Apostles	2	1	Core
`CRS316`	Exegesis of St. John	2	1	Core
`CRS317`	Greek Grammar and Syntax II	2	1	Core
`CRS318`	African Traditional Cosmology	2	1	Core
`EDU321`	Educational Technology and Micro Teaching	2	2	Core
`ENT321`	Accounting for Business Management	2	2	Core
`CRS321`	Soteriology	2	2	Core
`CRS322`	Research Methodology	2	2	Core
`CRS323`	Pauline Epistles	2	2	Core
`CRS324`	Hebrew Grammar and Syntax II	2	2	Core
`CRS325`	Introduction to Phenomenology of Religion	2	2	Core
`CRS327`	Studies in Theodicy	2	2	Elective
`CRS328`	The Spirit World in African Traditional Religion	2	2	Elective

400 Level

13 courses 32 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`EDU418`	Teaching Practice	6	1	Core
`CRS429`	Project	4	1	Core
`EDU421`	Principles of School Administration and Management	2	2	Core
`EDU422`	Elements of Guidance and Counselling	2	2	Core
`ENT421`	Investment, Marketing and Purchasing Management	2	2	Core
`CRS421`	Ecclesiology	2	2	Elective
`CRS422`	New Testament Theology	2	2	Core
`CRS423`	Hebrew Translation	2	2	Core
`CRS424`	Life and Teaching of Christ	2	2	Core
`CRS425`	Greek Translation	2	2	Core
`CRS426`	The Nigerian Christian History 1880-1960	2	2	Elective
`CRS427`	Religion and Social Change	2	2	Core
`CRS428`	God and Cultic Practices in African Traditional Religion	2	2	Elective

Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback. Download the approved curriculum (PDF) →

III. Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do.

Graduates leave equipped with the foundational rigour and the practical skills the field demands.

Interpret scripture. Read and interpret biblical texts using sound exegetical and hermeneutical methods.
Understand Christian thought. Trace the development of Christian theology, history, and doctrine.
Engage religion and society. Analyse the role of religion in ethics, culture, and contemporary public life.
Apply pastoral skills. Apply principles of counselling, ministry, and community leadership in religious settings.
Reason critically about faith. Evaluate religious questions with intellectual rigour and respect for diverse views.
Communicate and teach. Present religious ideas clearly through writing, teaching, and preaching.

VI. Assessment

How you'll be assessed.

Continuous assessment & examinations

Each course combines continuous assessment - assignments, tests, and class work - with an end-of-semester examination; weights and formats are set in each course outline.

Essays & long project

Extended essays, presentations, and a long research project are assessed alongside examinations.

External examiners

In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other universities moderate examinations and assess final-year projects.

NUC CCMAS compliance

Assessment follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards for the discipline.

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