Republic of Zambia

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EARLY EDUVATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2046 SYLLABUS

GRADE 10 – 12

Prepared and published by the Curriculum Development Centre

P.O. Box 50092
Lusaka

2013
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PREFACE
The syllabus was produced as a result of the Curriculum review process carried out by the Ministry of Education,Science, Vocational
Training and Early Education under the auspices of the Curriculum Development Centre (CDC). The curriculum reform process
started way back in 1999 when the Ministry of Education commissioned five (5) curriculum studies which were conducted by the
University of Zambia. These studies were followed by a review of the lower and middle basic and primary teacher education
curriculum. In 2005 the upper basic education National survey was conducted and information from learners,parents,teachers, school
managers, educational administrators, tertiary institutions traditional leaders civic leaders and various stakeholders in education was
collected to help design a relevant curriculum ,.

The recommendations provided by various stakeholders during the Upper Basic Education National survey of 2005 and National
symposium on curriculum held in June 2009 guided the review process.

The review was necessitated by the need to provide an education system that would not only incorporate latest social, economic,
technological and political developments but also equip learners with vital knowledge, skills and values that are necessary to
contribute to the attainment of Vision 2030.

The syllabus has been reviewed in line with the Outcome Based Education principles which seek to link education to real life
experiences that give learners skills to access, criticize analyze and practically apply knowledge that help them gain life skills. Its
competences and general outcomes are the expected outcomes to be attained by the learners through the acquisition of knowledge,
skills, techniques and values which are very important for the total development of the individual and the nation as a whole.

Effective implementation of Outcome Based Education requires that the following principles be observed: clarity of focus, Reflective
designing, setting high expectations for all learners and appropriate opportunities.

It is my sincere hope that this Outcome Based syllabus will greatly improve the quality of education provided at Senior Secondary
School as defined and recommended in various policy documents including Educating Our Future`1996 and the `Zambia Education
Curriculum Framework `2013

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.Chishimba Nkosha

Permanent Secretary
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION,SCIENCE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EARLY EDUCATION

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Acknowledgements
The syllabus presented here is a result of broad-based consultation involving several stakeholders within and outside the education
system.

Many individuals, institutions and organizations were consulted to gather their views on the existing syllabus and to accord them an
opportunity to make suggestions for the new syllabus. The Ministry of Education wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to all those who
participated for their valuable contributions, which resulted in the development of this syllabus.

The Curriculum Development Centre worked closely with other sister departments and institutions to create this document. We
sincerely thank the Directorate of Teacher Education and Specialized Services, the Directorate of Planning and Information, the
Directorate of Human Resource and Administration, the Directorate of Open and Distance Education ,the Examinations Council of
Zambia, the University of Zambia, schools and other institutions too numerous to mention, for their steadfast support.

We pay special tribute to co-operating partners especially JICA and UNICEF for rendering financial technical support in the
production of the syllabus.

C.N.M Sakala (Mrs)

Director-Standard and Curriculum

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE,VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EARLY EDUCATION

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Acknowledgement…………………………………………….............................................................
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Grade 10
10.1 Birth And Infancy Of John The Baptist And Jesus…………................................ 10
10 .2 Ministry And Death Of John The Baptist....................................................... 15
10.3 Baptism.......................................................................................................... 16
10. 4 Temptation………………………………………………………………………........................... 17
10.5 Jesus Power Over Disease And Nature……………………………………………………....... 19
10.6 Jesus Power Over Evil Spirits............................................................................ 22
10.7 The Kingdom Of God..................................................................................... 25

Grade 11
11 .1 Judgement…………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
11.2 Prayer…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
11.3 Jesus Attitude To People........................................................................... . 33
11.4 Suffering..................................................................................................... 34
11.5 Opposition.................................................................................................. .37
11.6 The Last Supper And The Crucifixion........................................................... .40
11.7 Jesus` Triumph Over Death........................................................................... .42

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Grade 12
12.1 The Early Church...................................................................................................45
12 .2 Christian Witness...................................................................................................46
12 .3 Life In The Early Church..........................................................................................47
12 .4 Christian Attitudes To Work...................................................................................50
12 .5 Christian Attitudes To Leisure..................................................................................53
12.6 Christian Attitudes To Money And Possessions......................................................53
12.7 Christian Attitudes To Leadership...........................................................................58
12.8 Christian Attitudes To Sex And Marriage..................................................... 59
12 .9 Husband And Wife Relationship............................................................................63
12 .10 Relationships Between Parents And Children.............................................. . 66

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INTRODUCTION

This Syllabus is , a three-year course and assumes that Spiritual and moral Education (Religious Education) will be taught for five
periods per week in Grade Ten to Twelve.

This Syllabus is stated in 31 Units. Most of the units include the following four learning stages:-

1. Learners should recall the content of the Bible passages and identify particular verses selected from these passages. Pupils
should describe the historical, religious and cultural situations to which passages refer.
2. Learners should state spiritual and moral values which Christians have, based on these Bible passages and show how those
values have been deduced from the passages.
3. Learners should show how spiritual and moral values based on these Bible passages can be expressed in Zambia today.
4. Learners should compare spiritual and moral values based on these passages with related values from the three main non-
Christian religious traditions in Zambia (i.e. Islam, indigenous Zambia beliefs, Hinduism).

The following is a possible Scheme of work for studying this syllabus in Grades Ten, Eleven and twelve:

Grade Ten : Term One : Part One, Units One to Four.

Term Two : Part One, Units Five to Eight.
Term Three : Part One, Units Nine to Twelve.

Grade Eleven : Term One : Part One, Units Thirteen to Sixteen.

Term Two : Part One, Units Seventeen to Twenty.
Term Three : Part two, Units one to Three.

Grade Twelve : Term One : Part Two, Units Four to Eight.

Term Two : Part Two, Units Nine to Eleven, and Revision of part One.
Term Three : Revision and preparation for the Zambia School Certificate Examination.
The Syllabus is in two parts:
Part One : Themes from the Gospels (Based on the Gospel of Luke);
Part Two : Themes on Christian Witness and behaviour.

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METHODOLOGY
Leaner –centred –teaching focuses on learners who play a centre role in teaching and learning activities .It gives them the opportunity
to participate actively and independently in their learning. The teacher acts as a facilitator to be built on the learners existing
knowledge , skills, values, attitudes and experiences. These experiences should be stimulating for effective learning. Some of the
suggested methodologies are as follows:
Individual work
Team work
Question and answer
Fieldtrips
Exploration
Discussion
Inquiry

TIME ALLOCATION
The time allocated for Religious Education is five periods per week.

ASSESSMENT
This syllabus recommends that two main types of assessments be undertaken. These are continuous Assessment which is part of
formative assessment: and summative assessment will be conducted at the end of the learning process. Final examination at senior
secondary level will comprise one paper

RATIONAL OF TEACHING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The main of this subject is to enable learners appreciate the spiritual the spiritual , moral, religious, and cultural values and behaviour
based on them. This appreciation is drawn from the main religious traditions in Zambia, Christianity, Hinduism, Indigenous Zambian
beliefs and Islam

GENERAL OUTCOMES

1 Develop a holistic view and knowledge of spiritual ,moral and religious values which are relevant to the learner ` awareness of life.
2 Demonstrate a synthesis and assimilation of spiritual , moral and religious values and behaviour based upon them.

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 GRADE 10: KEY COMPETENCES

 Show advocacy for right behaviour in society.

 Show appreciation of the significance of traditional Zambian practices
 Sow appreciation of different types of baptism
 Demonstrate skills of overcoming temptations, testing and sin

GENERAL OUTCOMES:

Grade 10: LEARNERS SHOULD:

1. Develop a holistic view and knowledge of spiritual ,moral and religious values which are relevant to
the learner’s awareness of life
2. Demonstrate a synthesis and assimilation of spiritual, moral and religious values and behaviour
based upon them

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Zambian birth traditions: Appreciation
1 10.1 BIRTH 10.1Zambian 10.1.1Describe what happens  Birth and Naming of a of Zambian
AND Birth Traditions after a baby has been born in baby birth traditions.
INFANCY OF their families.
JOHN THE
BAPTIST AND 10.1.2Explain how names are  Customs and Traditions
JESUS chosen and given to infants in to protect the baby.
their families

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10.1.2Birth of 10.1.2.1Relate from Luke’s Birth of John the Baptist: Application of Commitment
John the Baptist Gospel the stories of the bible teachings to
announcement of the birth of  Announcement of the on John the responsibilities
John and his naming. birth Baptist.
of John and his naming
10.1.2.2Explain John the Lk.1:5-24;57-66
Baptist’s life and ministry.

10.1.2.3Narrate how the life  2 The purpose of John’s

and ministry of John the
Baptist were a fulfilment of
the OT prophecy.
life
and Ministry Lk 1:16-17
Isaiah 40: 3; Malachi 3: 1-12
He would be a healer of discord.
He would prepare the Narrating Bible
Nation for the coming of the texts.
Messiah.

10.1.3Birth of 10.3.1Describe the Birth of Jesus Christ: Awareness of

Jesus announcement of the birth of  Announcement of the Application of Bible teachings
Jesus to various people birth of Jesus Christ: Bible teachings on the birth of
Luke 1:26-38 on the birth of Jesus Christ.
10.1.3.2Describe the birth of Matt. 1: 18-25; Luke 2:8-20; Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ Matt. 2: 1-12

10.1.3.3Explain how these Luke 2:1-7

stories were a fulfilment of
the O.T prophecies.
 O.T. Prophecies of the
birth of Jesus. Isaiah

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7:14;9:6-7 Micah 5.2;
Hosea 11:1

10.1.4Parent/child 10.1.4.1Identify sources of Sources of misunderstandings: Conflict Awareness of

conflict misunderstanding and conflict resolution sources of
between parents and children  Generation gap, media misunderstandi
influence, social and ng.
economic factors

 Peer influence, forced

marriages, gender roles,
social norms

10.1.5Incidents 0.1.5.1Relate from Luke’s Jesus in the Temple as a Relating

from Jesus gospel the stories about Jesus baby: (Presentation) incidents in the
childhood in the Temple as a baby and at Lk2:21-39 bible
12 years  Jesus in the Temple at 12
years, Lk2:41-52
10.1.6How God 10.1.6.1. Explain what the How God directs human Critical thinking Obedience and
directs human infancy narratives in the lives: on how God Submission to
lives Gospel of Luke and Matthew  He has appointed directs human God`s words.
teach about God’s direction of time to fulfil His life.
human lives. purposes
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 He chooses specific
people

10.1.7 How 10.1.7.1 Discuss how Response to God`s direction: Application of Appreciation
Christians can Christians today can identify bible teachings of Bible
identify and and respond to God’s  God does not force His on God`s teachings on
respond to God’s direction of their lives plans and purposes on us. direction. God `s
direction  God never guides us direction.
against what His word says
 God promises clear
guidance to Christians who
are completely committed
to Him.

10.1.8 Christian, 10.1.8.1 Compare Christian, How God directs people in :

Muslim and Muslim and Hindu teaching  Christianity: Through His Awareness of
Hindu teachings on how God directs human word, inner inspiration of Christian,
on how God lives. the Holy spirit, friends, Islam
directs human circumstances. ,Hinduism
lives  Islam: Through his word in teachings on
the Quran. `God`s
 Hinduism: Through life direction.
cycle rites.

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2 10.2 Ministry 10.2.1 Speaking 10.2.1.1 Identify Organisations that speak against Identification of Awareness of
and Death of against Sin and organizations and people in evil: organisations organisations
John the Baptist Evil Zambia who denounce sin and  Government (e.g ACC), that speak that speak evil.
evil in the nation. NGOs (e.g,TIZ),/ and against evil.
religious leaders who
have spoken against sin
and evil in Zambia.
10.2.2 The 10.2.2.2Outline the main Application of Appreciation
message of John message of John the Baptist The message of John the Bible teachings of the Bible
the Baptist Baptist: on repentance teachings on
 Repentance Lk 3:1-20 repentance.
 Change of behaviour
Mark1:1-8
 Baptism. Matthew 3:13-
17
10.2.3 Right 10.2.3.1 Explain how John the Instructions about right Awareness of
behaviour in Baptist’s instructions about behaviour: Application of the right
Zambia today right behaviour could be the teachings of behaviour,
applied in Zambia today.  Must show good John the Baptist (Accountabilit
examples. on the right y
 Be honest and upright. behaviour. Sincerity
 Do not bribe or accept Honesty )
bribes…..

10.2.4 The work 10.2.5.1Compare the work of

of John and that John with that of Jesus The work of John and Jesus: Appreciation
of Jesus  Work of John the of teachings on
baptist the work of
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Could not forgive sins Application of
Baptized with water. the teachings of Awareness of
 Work of Jesus John the Baptist the work of
Forgave people’s sins. and Jesus on Jesus and John
10.2.5 Responses 10.2.6.1 Explain how people Healed people. religious and the Baptist.
to religious and in Zambia respond to people Baptized with the Holy moral messages.
moral messages who publicly proclaim Spirit.
in Zambia religious and moral messages  Change of behaviour and
moral values.
10.2.6 10.2.7.1 Explain why John the
Imprisonment and Baptist was imprisoned and John’s imprisonment and
death of John the killed death:
Baptist  Telling Herod the truth.
Mark 6:17-29
10.2.7 Other 10.2.7.1Mention people who Appreciating
people who suffered or died because of People who suffered or Application of the virtue of
suffered for their their beliefs, died for their beliefs: the virtue of endurance and
beliefs.  Martin Luther King endurance and Perseverance.
 Nelson Mandela perseverance.
 MathatmaGhandhi
 Kenneth David .

10.3 BAPTISM 10.3.1 Zambian 10.3.2.1 State Zambian Identification of Appreciation

initiation initiation practices initiation practices: Zambian of Zambian
practices and their  At puberty Initiation traditional
significance. 10.3.3.2Explain the  At marriage Ceremonies ceremonies.
significance of traditional Importance of entering a new
Zambian initiation practices. way of life.

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 Ready for adulthood
activities
10.3.2 Meaning 10.3.4.1Describe Baptism Procedure of Christian baptism Identification of Awareness of
and procedure of Outline the procedure of  Belief in Christ methods of Christian
Christian Baptism Christian Baptism  Repentance baptism. procedure of
Method: Chriristian
 Immersion, Pouring Baptism.
Sprinkling.

10.3.3 Christian 10.3.5.1Describe various Teachings: Application of Awareness of

teachings on teachings on baptism found in  Infant baptism teachings on Bible teachings
baptism today in Christian churches in Zambia Repentance brings forgiveness, baptism. on Baptism.
different today. baptism
Churches.
10.3.4 Jesus’ 10.3.6.1 Relate story of Jesus . Jesus’ Baptism: Narrating the Appreciation
baptism and its Baptism by John the baptist  Matt. 3:13-17 story of Jesus` of significance
significance.  Mark 1:9-11 baptism. of Jesus`
 Luke 3:21-32 baptism.
10.3.6.2State the significance . Significance:
of Jesus Baptism.  Identified himself with
humanity.
 Open sign to all
10.3.5.Baptism in 10.3.7.1 Explain the meaning Meaning of Baptism:. Application of Awareness of
the N.T times and of baptism for Christians in  Command from teachings on the the importance
its continued the N.T, Times and its Christ (Matthew importance of of Baptism.
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 . Repentance and
conversion to Christ first
(Mark 16:16.)
 Baptism does not bring
forgiveness of sins.
10.3.6 10.3.8.1 Illustrate with Meaning of circumcision:Gen. Awareness of
Circumcision in appropriate Bible passages the 17:10-14: the meaning of
the Old Time meaning of circumcision in  Sign of covenant circumcision.
Testament the O.T. between God and people
 Marked entry into adult
status
 - Command from God
10.3.7Christian 10.3.9.1Compare Christian Meaning of Admission Awareness of
Baptism with Baptism with admission practices: knowledge on
admission practices in other religions.  .Christianity: a symbol of Admission
practices in other death and resurrection of practices.
religions. Jesus Christ.
 .Islam: circumcision is
cultural practice.
 . Hinduism: sacred
thread of initiation…..
..
4 10.4 10.4.1 10.4.1.1Illustrate with Meaning of:
TEMPTATION Temptation, appropriate Bible passages the  Temptation, Gen 3:1-19 Application of Awareness of
testing and sin meaning of Temptation, James 1:13-14 Bible teachings Bible teachings
Testing and Sin.  Testing Gen 22:1-13 on meaning of on meaning of
Job1:6-22, James 1:2-3 Temptation, temptation,sin,
 3. Sin, 2 Sam. 11:1-5; testing and sin. and testing.
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10.4.2Ways of 10.4.2.1Illustrate with Application of Exercising
temptation and appropriate Bible passages Ways temptations come: the virtues of self self- control
examples of ways in which temptations  Desires. 1Cor. 7:5 control and and
people who were come.  Weaknesses. Mark 14:28 Displine Discipline.
tempted in the . Daniel 4:30
Bible. prov. 30:9
, 2 Sam 11:
(Daniel 3: 14 -18)
10.4.2.2Give examples of  Peter the apostle (Lk 22:54-62)
people who were tempted in
the bible.
10.4.3Temptation 10.4.3.1 Relate the Temptations of Jesus Critical analysis Exercising
s of Jesus temptations of Jesus  After Baptism: On ways to resist Self control in
(Luke 4:1 -13) temptation. resisting
10.4.3.2 Explain Jesus’ use of  The Garden of Gethsemane: temptation.
O.T. scriptures in resisting (Lk22:39-49)
these temptations.  After feeding the five
10.4.4.1 Explain how Jesus thousand people.
met and resisted temptations (John 6:15)
on other occasion in His life.  His triumphant entry into
Jerusalem. (Lk 19:28-49)

. Temptations met by Christians: Appreciating

10.4.4Temptation 10.4.5.1 Identify situations  Lust ( Adultery, divorce, Identification of the values of
s met by that may lead Christians in corruption, envy,….) situations that Understanding
Christians in Zambia into temptations Overcoming temptations: may lead to Honesty
Zambia and how  Pray in Jesus name. Hebrews temptations Faith in
they can 10.4.6.2 Illustrate with 4:15-16 overcoming
overcome them appropriate Bible passage temptations.
 Resist the temptation
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temptations Hebrews 2:18;4-5
 Confess if one yields to
temptation Col. 1 :12-13;1
John1:9

Overcoming Temptation in other Understanding

10.4.5Temptation Compare temptation in Religions: Comparing and Awareness
s in Christianity Christianity with other Contrasting Integrity
and other religions  Christianity: prayer, firm teachings on Honesty
religions. resistance, repentance temptation from Equity
and confession of sin. the four Faith
 Islam: thinking of the religions.
day of judgement
 Hinduism: think of
women as sisters and
mothers.
 Zambia Tradition; fear of
offending the ancestral
spirits.
5 JESUS Miracles Miracles: Application of
POWER OVER  Supernatural happening knowledge on
DISEASE AND State teachings on Miracles in that can’t be explained miracles.
NATURE Morden society using human reasoning
 Events regarded as
Miracles:
 Healing without
Medicine, Surviving a
fatal accident.
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performed Bible passages why Jesus  . To show Kingdom of Application of Exercising the
miracles. performed miracles God had arrived. Matt Bible teachings value of
4:23-25. on Miracles. Sympathy and
 . People to put their faith empathy.
in Him. (Mark
6:5-6; 9: 23).
 . Sympathy and
compassion Lk2:8-12.
 Fulfilment of O.T.
promises . (Isaiah 29:18-
19; 35:5-6); (Matthew
8:16-17).
Appreciating
Relate from Luke’s Gospel Jesus healing sick people: Narrating Bible Bible teachings
the miracles about Jesus  . The paralytic (LK5:17- teachings on on Miracles.
healing sick people 26) Jesus` miracles.
 . The man with a
withered hand (LK 6:6-
10)
 . The man with Dropsy,
(LK
14:1-6)
 The blind man at Jericho (LK
18:35-43)
Jesus heals lepers Relate the stories from Luke’s Healing lepers:
and his attitude to gospel of Jesus healing lepers. One Leper (LK 5:12-16) Exercising the
them. Ten Lepers (LK 17:11-16) Overcoming virtues of
. divisions and love, pity and
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 Sympathy and co
 Love and pity
 Mixed with them.
Jewish attitude to State Jewish attitudes towards Jewish attitude to lepers:
and rules about lepers  Caused by sin. .
Lepers  Treated as outcasts..

Jesus calms the Relate the stories of Jesus Jesus performs Miracles:
storm and feeds calming the storm and feeding  Jesus calms the Relating Jesus` Obedience to
five thousand five thousand people. storm (LK8:22-25) Miracles God`s word.
people.  . Jesus feeds five
thousand people
(LK9:12-17 )

Miracles in Explain why people have Basis for believing:

Modern Christian different views about  Birth of Jesus (Matthew
faith miracles. 7: 21-23)
 Resurrection of Jesus
(Mark
7:21-23) Appreciating
different views
 Basis for not believing:
on religion
Lack of proof/evidence, Unbelief
in a miracle

Miracles in Compare Christian beliefs in Beliefs in Miracles: Comparing A

Christianity and miracles with those of other Contrasting
other religions religions.  Christianity: Virgin birth Christian beliefs
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 Islam: God performs actual those of other
miracles, increases faith… religions.
 Hinduism: Can be performed
by ordinary people, Can be
performed through satanic
powers…
 Zambian Tradition: Only
performed by special people.
performed through ancestral
spirits.
6 JESUS Spirit possession Describe various kinds of Kinds of Spirits : Awareness of
POWER OVER Zambian Spirits believed in  ancestral spirits different spirits
EVIL SPIRITS Tradition. traditionally in Zambia. in traditional
 Good spirits:. Zambia.
 Bad spirits
 Dissatisfied spirits.
Awareness of
Treatment of Methods of treating spirits: methods used
spirits in Explain methods of treating  Charms to treat spirits.
traditional Spirit possession in Zambian  Lotions
Zambia. tradition
 Tattoos
 Dancing

Jesus casts out Demons:

Jesus heals Relate from Luke’s gospel the Relating Bible Awareness of
 .Gerasene Demoniac
demon possessed stories of Jesus casting out stories on Jesus the power of
( LK 8:26-39)
people. demons. casting out Jesus over
 Man in the Synagogue Demons demons
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(LK9:37-43)

The two Relate the connection The two Kingdoms: Awareness of

Kingdoms of the between Jesus casting out evil  The kingdom of God the two
spiritual realm. spirits and the coming of the (LK17:20-25) kingdoms.
Kingdom of God.  The Kingdom of Satan
(LK11:14-26)
Types of spirits in Distinguish between the Holy The Holy Spirit and other kinds Distinguishing
Christian Spirit and other kinds of of spirits: between the holy Awareness of
teaching. spirits.  . Holy Spirit. (Acts spirit and other the two spirits.
:8;2:1- 5) kinds of spirits.
 . The Human spirit
(Prov.20:27)
.

 The Angels (Heb. 1:14)

 Evil Spirits. (Eph. 6:12;
Rev 12:7-9.

Christian attitudes State attitudes to and Attitudes to and treatment of Awareness of

to and treatment treatment of spirit possession spirit possession: knowledge on
of spirit in Christianity.  Attitudes( Evil spirits are attitudes and
possession. bad as such are cast treatment of
out.The Holy Spirit is spirit
good) possession.
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Jesus . (LK 11:24-26,)
Exorcism. (LK8:26-39),
Quoting scriptures,
(Rom5:9;1 John 1:7)
Forms of demon Illustrate with appropriate Forms of Demon practice to be
practices to be Bible passages the forms of avoided:. Application of Awareness of
avoided. Demon practices to be  Divination Jer. 29:8-9 knowledge on Knowledge on
avoided.  witchcraft, I Sam 15:23 forms of Demon forms of
 Magic, Acts 19:18-20 practices to be Demon
 Spells or omens Isaiah avoided. practices to be
8:19-22 avoided.
 Sorcery, Isaiah 47:9-13
2Kings 9:22; Deut 8:9-12
Attitudes to and Compare attitudes to and Attitudes to and treatment of
treatment of spirit treatment of spirit possession spirit possession:
possession in in Christianity with Zambian
Christianity and Tradition.  . Christianity: Comparing and Awareness of
other religions. Evil spirits bad, no bodies; to be Contrasting knowledge on
cast out. Holy Spirit third person attitudes and spirit
of the trinity, and he leads treatment of possession
people in righteous living. spirit possession.
 Zambian Tradition:
Good spirit: act as oversees and
protectors.
Bad spirits: responsible for
certain diseases and misfortunes.
Ancestral Spirits: oversee and
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spirits which cause harm and
trouble.
7 THE God’s Kingdom Describe the Kingdom of Application of
KINGDOM OF God. The Kingdom of God: Bible teachings
GOD  God`s rule LK17:21; on God`s
Mark1:14-15. kingdom

 Brought by Jesus :
Mark1:14-15;13:24-27
LK17:20-21
Signs of the Illustrate from the Gospels Signs of God`s Kingdom: Application of
Kingdom of God the signs that the Kingdom of  Complete change of life Bible teachings
and why Jesus God had come. style (Lk 19: 1-9) on signs of the
came  Physical changing (LK Kingdom of
6:6-11) God.
 Deliverance from evil
Spirits. (LK11:14-23)
Explain why Jesus came Why Jesus came: Application of Awareness
To preach the Good News, Bible teachings Appreciation
(lk4:16-21) on why Jesus
 Heal the sick both came.
physical
and spiritually John 8:31 -36)
 To bring deliverance to
the captives ( Luke 6: 9-
11)
Entering the Illustrate from the Gospels the Requirement for entering God`s Application of Understanding
Kingdom of God entry requirements into the Kingdom: Bible teachings Obedience
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15; Acts 3: 19) for entering
 Faith in Jesus, (Mark God`s kingdom. Awareness of
1:14-15; John 3:14-16) the
 Obedience to Jesus ( requirements
LK6:46-49) for entering
God`s
Kingdom.

5. Effects of the 8. Illustrate from the Gospels 1.Effects of the Kingdom of Application of
Kingdom of God the effects of the Kingdom of God: Bible teachings Awareness of
God on a Person’s life.  . Right priorities, on the effects of the effects of
the Kingdom of the kingdom of
( LK19:11-27) God. God.
 The fear for God
Lk 12:22-34

 Sacrifice.
(LK21:1-4)
Mathew 13:44-46
Appreciating
6. For whom is 9. Illustrate from the Application of the
the Gospels the teaching that; For whom is the Kingdom of the bible requirements
Kingdom The Kingdom of God is for God: teachings on for entering the
the humble, hungry, poor and  The Humble, (LK1:51- who the kingdom of
persecuted 53, 14:7-12) kingdom of God God.
 The hungry poor and is for.
persecuted (LK6:20-26)
God` Kingdom Illustrate from the Gospels the .God `kingdom:
now? teaching that the Kingdom of  Universal Application of
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and is growing. LK4:43, John 10:6 teachings on the
 . Growing presence of the
LK13:18-19 kingdom of God
 hidden force in the in the World.
world LK13:20-21

God’s Kingdom Show how Christians in

and Christians Zambian today can show that God’s Kingdom in a Christian’s Appreciating
today. God’s Kingdom is the most life: the existence
important thing in their lives.  Must come first. of God`s
kingdom in
 Makes sacrifices life.
 Passes on the message

God’s Kingdom Contrast the characteristic s of . Characteristics of the Comparing and Awareness of
and modern states God’s Kingdom with the kingdom of God: contrasting the
characteristics of a modern  Not actual place God`s kingdom characteristics
state.  It is where God rules with Morden of God`s
 Brought by Jesus state. kingdom.

 Conditions of entry are;

Repentance and faith.
.Characteristics of a Democratic
State:
 -Representatives are
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 -People have varying
degrees of power…..
Beliefs about Compare the central beliefs Beliefs about God`s kingdom: Awareness of
God’s Kingdom about the Kingdom of God in Comparing and beliefs about
Christianity with those of  . Christianity: kingdom contrasting God`s
other religions. of God is for poor, the central beliefs in kingdom in
hungry, humble. the four Christianity
 Islam: five pillars, religions. and other
 Hinduism: five religions. .
principles of Dharma.
 Zambian Tradition:
keeping in touch with
ancestral spirits; offer
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 Display an exemplary code of conduct in society

 Show respect to people regardless of their status or condition in society
 Exhibit the right attitude in the face of opposition
 Exhibit counselling skills for the people that are bereaved

GENERAL OUTCOMES: LEARNERS SHOULD:

1. Develop a holistic view and knowledge of spiritual ,moral and religious values which are relevant to
the learner’s awareness of life
2. Demonstrate a synthesis and assimilation of spiritual, moral and religious values and behaviour
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1 JUDGEMENT Meaning of Describe Judgement God`s judgement: Application Appreciation

Judgement.  Assessment for reward of Bible of bible
or punishment. teachings on teachings on
 Factors on which God Judgement. judgement
will judge people
Matt13:24-30
Matt 25:1-13
. Matt25:31-46

LK12:35-40
Application Appreciation
Christian teaching Explain ways Christian Teachings of Christ `return. of Bible of bible
about Christ’s teaching about Christ’s return teachings on teachings on
return. . leads them to witnessing and LK21:7-11; 12: 1-12;21: 12-19 Christ `s Christ` return.
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 Serving others,
(LK16:19-31)
Personal Personal judgement: Comparing Appreciating
judgement. Compare the teaching about the teachings the teachings
personal judgement in the four  Christianity: be judged about about personal
religions. according to response personal judgement .
and obedience to God’s judgement in
will (LK16:9-31 the four
LK10:8-16). religions.
 . Islam: be judged
according to deeds.
 . Hinduism: karma
2 PRAYER Prayer: Appreciating
Personal Prayer Describe prayer.  meaning the meaning of
(-Talking to God prayer.
Meditating)
 Occassions of prayer:
-(in trouble, making decisions
in sickness)
 Reasons for prayer:

- ( to seek guidance ,for

protection,for praise, worship..)
-

Christian pat terns Describe Christian patterns of Patterns of prayer:

of prayer prayer. (confession, intercession, Awareness of
thanksgiving) the patterns of
- prayer.

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Describe occasions when Jesus Occasions when Jesus prayed:

prayed.  -Before choosing His
disciples (LK6:12) Appreciating
. the importance
 In the Garden of of prayer.
Christ’s attitude to Gethsemane
prayer (LK22:39-45)
 Reasons why Jesus Excercing
prayed:(Guidance, Application Patience
power of correct A Humility
 The lords prayer. attitudes to Perseverance
(LK11:1-4) prayer. in prayer.
State examples of attitudes of Attitudes of prayer:
prayer.  . Perseverance ,Parable
of the friend
at midnight, (LK11:5-13).The
widow and the
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 . Faith and Humility
- parable of the
Pharisees and tax
Collector (Lk 18: 10-13).

How God Answers Discuss various ways and Ways God answers prayers:
Prayer conditions in which God (“Yes”, No”, Wait”)
answers prayer. Conditions:
-( Believe God, Pray in Jesus’
name, pray according to
God’s will,Obey God.)
Prayer in Compare the nature and Nature and significance of Comparing
Christianity and significance of prayer in prayer: and
other religions in Christianity with other  . Zambian Tradition: Contrasting
Zambia religions. pray through ancestral significance
spirits; pray at special of prayer in
times. Christianity
 . Christianity: pray in and other
the name of Jesus; pray religions.
any time.
 . Islam: pray five times a
day.
 . Hinduism: pray using
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3 JESUS Despised people Give examples of despised Despised people:
ATTITUDES TO in Zambia People in Zambia. (Sex workers, Street kids
PEOPLE Criminals)
Jesus’ attitude to Describe attitudes towards Attitudes to despised people:
despised and Unpopular or despised people. -(mocked, ignore, isolated,
unpopular people helped and respected

Identify the attitude of Jesus Attitude of Jesus: Application Exercising

to various despised people.  Mixed with lepers, of Bible Love/ Empathy
(LK5:12-14) teachings on Respect to
 Accepted Tax collectors, Jesus despised
(LK19:1-10) attitudes people.
 Showed compassion to towards
sinners, (LK7:36-50) despised
 Accepted Gentiles people.
( LK7:1-10)

Kindness and Explain what Jesus taught Jesus teachings ; Application

selfishness about kindness and selfishness  Parable of Good of Bible
from the parable of the Good Samaritan (LK 10:25- teachings on
Samaritan 37) kindness and
 -showing kindness selfishness.
,compassion and love to
anyone who needs help.
Application
(Matt8:21-35) of Bible
(LK 15:1-32) teachings on
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(LK 9:49-50)
(LK 9: 51-55; 22:47-51)

Forgiveness love Compare Christian teachings Teachings :

and Tolerance on love, forgiveness and  . Christianity: all people Excercise
tolerance with those of other are sinners; ask for Comparing Love
Religions. forgiveness through and Tolerance
Jesus Christ. Contrasting Compassion
 . Islam: the Quran Christian Patience
condones revenge; all teachings on Kindness
men are equal. love, Sympathy
 . Hinduism: practices forgiveness
forgiveness. and tolerance
 . Zambian Tradition: with those of
respect for everyone; other
forgiveness. religions.

4 SUFFERING Different types of Identify different types of -Types of suffering: Exercising

suffering in Zambia suffering in Zambia ( sickness,death,poverty Managing Empathy
loss of job) stress. Sympathy
Perseverance
Different ways people react to in difficult
Identify different ways people suffering: times.
react to suffering. (blaming others or
G.witchcrat,anger, praying
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Sources of State various sources of Sources of suffering: Identification

Suffering Suffering. A fallen world containing of different
evil. sources of
 Ourselves suffering.
 Natural disasters
 Evil spirits
 Other people
Avoidable suffering Give examples of suffering Suffering that can be avoided: Identification Prevention
that could be avoided.  HIV and AIDS Critical Abstinence
 Diarrhoea thinking Faithfulness
 Pollution effects Comparing Self-control
Explain how HIV and AIDS is How HIV and AIDS is Contrasting Self-discipline
Transmitted. transmitted: awareness
 Sexual intercourse with
an infected person
 Mother-to-child
infection.
 Infected blood
transfusion
 Infected sharps
Effects of suffering Describe the effects of STIs Effects of HIV and AIDS on the Application
and HIV and AIDS on a family family: of Responsibility
Illness and death, child headed Problem Assertiveness
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school absenteeism, low family managem
income, Family vulnerability ent skills.

Describe strategies of family Strategies of fami1ly survival

survival during crises during crises:

(Interdependence, extended
family support, encouragement
from non-family members,
seeking for help from charitable
organisations)

Biblical teachings about Gods

corncern for suffering:

God’s involvement Mention the biblical teachings (LK. 13: 4-7, 29-31; 2 Application
in our sufferings about God’s concerns for our Corinthians 1: 3-5) of Bible
suffering Occasions when Jesus spoke of teachings
his suffering: about God`s
Jesus’ Describe occasions when Jesus (LK 9: 21-22, 28-33; 22: 39-44) concern for
willingness to spoke of His suffering. the poor.
suffer for us

Christians should Describe ways in which Ways in which Christians

be willing to suffer Christians should be willing to should be willing to suffer:
suffer (LK 9: 23-24; Mark 6:17-29; 1
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Various religious Compare Christian teachings Teachings on suffering:

teachings on on suffering with those of Comparing Awareness
suffering other religions  Christianity: should be and of teachings
willing to suffer; strength to contrasting on suffering
endure suffering is given; Christian
have hope and faith in teachings on
suffering; it brings physical suffering
death with those of
 Islam: accept suffering as other
coming from God. religions
 Hinduism: suffering is an
avoidable part of life as it
comes from God.
 Zambian Tradition: suffering
is physical not spiritual; God
is not the cause suffering; we
suffer because of magic,
witchcraft, curses and spirits.

5 OPPOSITION Reactions to Identify different reactions to Reactions to criticism and Application Excersing Self-
TO JESUS criticism criticism and opposition. opposition: of conflict control,
in Zambia  resentment and anger resolution Humility
 blaming others skills ,longsuffering
 accept criticism and during
change for the better criticism and
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Discuss the effects of Effects of aggressive behaviour:

aggressive reaction to  misrepresentation of
criticism and Opposition. Christ
 Violence
 Spoilt relationships .

Occasion when Describe how Jesus reacted Jesus `reaction to critism:

Jesus was criticized when criticized. (LK4:16-40; 5:17-26, 27-31) Application Appreciation
of Bible of Bible
Priests and Scribes Relate occasions when Occassions when religious teachings on teachings on
challenge religious leaders questioned leaders questioned Jesus` Jesus` reaction
Jesus’ authority Jesus’ authority. Jesus`authority reaction to to critism.
LK20:1-8) Critism.
 LK20:9-19)
 LK20:19-26)
 LK20:27-40)
Betrail and arrest of Jesus:
(LK22:1-6; 47-53)
Betrayal of Jesus Give an account of the
and his arrest. betrayal of Jesus and his
Arrest

Trials of Jesus:
The Trials of Jesus Describe the trials of Jesus Application Appreciation
 Sanhedrin, (LK22:63-
before the Sanhedrin, Pilate of Bible of the Bible
71)
and Herod. teachings on teachinigs on
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(LK23:1-25) condemnatio Jesus.
n of Jesus to
death.

Give reasons why Jesus was Why Jesus was condemned to

condemned to death. death:
 accused of blasphemy
 Misunderstood (e.g.
Destroy the temple; I
will build it in three
days; King of the Jews
 thought to be stirring
rebellion politically)
OPPOSITION Jesus’ teaching State Jesus’ teachings on Jesus` teaching : Application
TO JESUS about reaction to opposition and  (LK9:5; 8:37) of Bible
Opposition. persecution.  (Matt5:11-12) teaching on
Jesus`
reaction t o
Reactions to Compare Christian teaching to Teachings on opposition: opposition Exercising
persecution and persecution and opposition  Christianity: standing and Empathy
opposition in with those of other religions. firm; well-informed persecution. Sympathy
Christianity and argument and endurance
other Religions. forgiveness Long-suffering
 . Islam: revenge Perseverance
 Hinduism: tolerance, Sympathy in
non-violence, time of
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6 THE LAST How people react to Describe different ways people Different ways people react to
SUPPER AND Bereavement. react to death. death:
THE  Mourning
CRUCIFIXION  Witch finding, divining
 Cleansing
 Accepting it as God’s
Will.

The last supper: Application

The Lord’s Supper Relate what happened at the (Luke 22: 7-23) of Bible
Last Supper. teachings on
Importance of the lord`s supper: the last
Explain the meaning (1Corithian, 11:23-28, super.
and importance of the LK22:14-23).
Lord’s supper for
Christians.

Crucifixion and death of Jesus:(

The Crucifixion Relate what happened at the LK23:26-49) Application
and death of Jesus crucifixion and death of Jesus of the Bible
New Testament teachings: teachings on
Explain the teaching of the (Heb10:9-10; the
New Testament about the Eph2:12-16). significance
significance of the death of of the
Jesus. crucifixion
and death of
Jesus Christ.

ways Christ` death affect

How Christ’s death Show ways Christ’s death Christians:

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affects Christians affects Christians.  Justified by faith
today.  Accepted by God
 Victorious life of love
and freedom.
 Unafraid relationship
with God
 Hope of eternal Life

Teachings about death:

Funerals, burials Compare funeral and burial  . Zambian Tradition:
and teachings about practices and teachings about burial means of Comparing
death. death in Christianity with disposing the body; and
those of other Religions. graves are used to bury contrasting
the body. Christian
funeral and
 Christianity: burial very
burial
simple; service held;
practices
body committed to the
with those of
grave’ scripture and
other
prayers offered.
religions
 . Islam: body committed
to the grave, citation
from the Quran; prayers
in the mosque after
burial.
 Hinduism: cremate
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7 JESUS’ Ideas about life Describe different ideas people Ideas about life after death:
TRIUMPH after death have about life after death.  The same Life
OVER DEATH continues
 It is the end of a
person
 Person becomes an
Ancestor

Jesus raising dead Relate the stories of Jesus Stories of Jesus raising people Relating Appreciating
People. Raising people from death. from the dead; stories of Jesus `power
 ( LK7:11-16) Jesus raising over death
 ( LK8:40-42;49-56) people from
 (11:1-44) the dead.
Explain what these stories Meaning of stories:
teach about Jesus .
 Resurrection and the
Life
 Lord over death
 Power over death

Experiences of disciples at
The resurrection of Relate the experiences of the
Christ `Resurrection:(LK24:36-
Jesus disciples at Christ’s
48, 1-12, 13-35).
Resurrection.
Meaning of Christ’s Explain the meaning of Jesus’ Meaning of Jesus `resurrection Appreciation
resurrection to resurrection for Christians for Christians: of bible
Christians.  A new beginning in teaching on
God’s relationship with Hope
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come. the
 Jesus’ death was part of resurrection
God’s plan. Power.
 Jesus is the true Messiah
 Christians areconfident
of

Resurrection.
What Christians Explain what Christians (Acts2:22-36
believe about Life believe about life after death. 1 Cor.15:20-34)
after death.
Christian beliefs about life after
death:
 The spirit survives death
 At death the spirit of a
Christian goes to be
with Christ. Appreciation
 Christians when raised
will continue to exist in
new bodies (2Cor.5:1-8)
Beliefs about Life Compare beliefs about life Beliefs about life after daeth:
after death after death in Christianity and Comparing
 Christianity:resurrection
other religions. and/Contrasti
because of Christ.
ng Christian
 Hinduism:Reincarnatio
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 Zambian Tradition: death with
good spirits become other
ancestral spirits; bad religions.
spirits become
wondering spirits and
harm the living.
 Islam: Resurrection
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 Exhibit interpersonal relationship in their communities

 Exhibit the value of hard work at school, home, and community
 Demonstrate understanding of the correct way of acquiring money, wealth
 Demonstrate understanding that marriage was willed by God
 Exhibit understanding of the importance of marriage
 Show understanding of their duties towards their parents and the aged.

GENERAL OUTCOMES: LEARNERS SHOULD:

1. Develop a holistic view and knowledge of spiritual ,moral and religious values which are relevant to
the learner’s awareness of life
2. Demonstrate a synthesis and assimilation of spiritual, moral and religious values and behaviour
based upon them

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1 THE EARLY Relationships Identify difficulties Difficulties in relationships: Appreciating
CHURCH betweenDifferentpeople. inrelationships between  communication barriers Harmony/
people of different  prejudice Unity in
languages, cultures and  segregation relationships.
races.

Overcoming Language Describe how language Day of Pentecost :(Acts

barriers. barriers were overcame 2:1-6)
among the first Christians
in Jerusalem.

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barriers overcome. cultural barriers were  The problem of the Bible teachings
overcome. Greeks, (Acts6:1-6) on
 Stephen’s role, (Acts overcoming
7:44-48) cultural and
racial barriers.

Explain how Philip Inclusion of Samaritans and

helped the church to Gentiles:
include Samaritans and  Samaritans included
Gentiles. ( Acts8:1-25)
 Ethiopian Eunuch
( Acts8-26-40)
 Peter’s role, (Acts
10:1-11,21)
Paul’s witness to Explain how Paul Paul`sministry: Appreciating
various cultures. witnessed to various  Saul’s conversion Application of other cultures
cultures (Acts9:1-16) the Bible
 The church at Antioch teachings on
(Acts11:19-26) the Ministry of
 The Council at Paul.
Jerusalem (Acts 15:1- 35)

2 CHRISTIAN Witnessing in the face Identify reasons for the The persecution of the apostles: Application of Exercising
WITNESS of opposition persecution of the (Acts 3:11-26; 6:1- Bible teachings Calm in the
Apostles. 15; 7:44;8:1) on the apostles midst of
`reaction to persecution.
Apostles` reactions : persecution.
Show how the apostles (Acts 1:16-40)
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Persecutions.
Various persecution State reasons for the Persecution of the Exercising
faced by the apostles. persecution of Christians: calm in the
Christians by Herod Persecution by Herod Antipas: midst of
Antipas. (Acts12:1-24) Tolerance
 Opposition from a Courage.
Samaritan sorcerer
(Acts8:9-24)
Give reasons why the
apostles were persecuted Persecution by the magicians:
by the magicians and how  Opposition from a
they reacted. Jewish magician
(Acts13:4-11)
Show how Christians today Christians reaction to Perseverance
react to Persecution:
Persecution. (Ignore, Pray for
persecutors, Pray for
guidance, Explain
situation calmly)
Reactions to persecution Compare Christian Reactions to persecution: Comparing and
in Christianity and other reactions to persecutions  . Christianity: ignore, Contrasting Appreciating
religions. with those of other pray, rejoice and calmly Christian virtues of
Religions. explain the reasons for reactions to Selflessness
faith in Jesus. persecution Humility and
 Islam: encourages with those of peace
revenge and forgiveness other religions.
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forgiveness.
 Zambia Tradition:
consults the spirits;
where one is only
forgiven when one
repents
LIFE IN THE Causes of Conflict Identify causes of Conflicts Causes of conflict in the early Application of
EARLY among People. in the early Church. church :(Jealousy, Breakdown Conflict- Unity
CHURCH in communication, Pride, Greed Resolution Selflessness
.) Humility
Loyalty
Characteristics of State the characteristic of Tolerance
community life in the Life among the early Characteristics of life among
early church. Christians. early Christians:
 Prayer
 Communal meals
 Fellowship
 Witnessing (Acts 2:42-
47;4:32-37)

Problems in the Early Describe disagreements Disagreements in the early

church which arose in the early church:
church.  Corruption; (Acts5:11-
11;Acts8:14-17)
.  Administration, (Acts
6:11-7)
 How these
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 Inclusion of Gentiles
(Acts 15:1-21)
Resolving disagreements State how Christians Resolving conflicts: Analyzing Appreciating
among Christians in should resolve (Prayer,Discussion,Cons situations and virtues of
Zambia today. disagreements in Zambia ulting Scriptures, Conflict Peace
today. Counselling ) resolution Harmony
Analysis Unity

Solving problems in Explain how problems Conflict resolution in

traditional are solved in traditional Traditional Zambian society :
Zambia. Zambia.  Dialogue
 Consensus
 Co-operation

Conflict resolution:
How different compare how community  Christianity:
religions solve problems are solved in counselling, prayer,
community problems different religions confessing, mutual
discussion, careful
investigations
 Zambian Tradition: in
case of death divination
was done, revenge,
mutual discussions.
 Islam:
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CHRISTIAN Goals, dreams and Identify goals, dreams and Goals dreams and values in life: Analysis Endurance
ATTITUDES values values in life (Academics, career, family life Application
TOWORK personal aspirations) of Critical
How sexual behaviour can thinking
affect goals, dream and values: Problem
solving
Discrimination
Decision-
making

Reasons why people Explain how sexual  Curtail educational and

work. behaviour can affect one’s career opportunities
goals, dreams and values

People have different State different reasons why Reasons why people work:
gifts to help them work. people in Zambia work.  To feed themselves and
families
To earn money, purchase
homes and other necessities.
 To accumulate wealth or
possessions.

Identify from the Bible Parable of the Talents:

passage how work can be (Matth25:14-30) Application of

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used to develop a natural Bible teachings
God-given ability. On using work
to develop
given God-
given ability.
Bible reasons for work Explain Bible reasons for Bible reasonsfor work: Application of Awareness of
People to work.  God’s original purpose, Bible teachings importance of
(Gen1:26-28) on reasons for hard work.
 work was appointed for work.
6 days Exo8:20
 God intended man to
find his work enjoyable,
(ECC 5:18-20)
All workers should be Explain from appropriate Bible teachings on respect for Appreciation
Respected Bible passages the the worker: of teachings on
teachings that all workers  All workers contribute Hard work and
should be respected to the welfare of society. Respect for the
Eph.4:28 worker.
 manual work is often
despised but the Bible
commands us to work
with our hands 1Thes
4:11
Conflicts over Illustrate with appropriate Bible teachings: Application of Awareness
Work values. Bible passages that  (Deuteronomy 24: 14- Bible teachings
exploitation of workers is  15; James 5: 4) on the worker.
wrong. Exploitation
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(Eph. 6: 5-9) Disputes
Awareness of
State the essential Principles on Christian principles on
principles of Christian behaviour: Christian
behaviour in conflicts over  Parable of the workers Behaviour.
work values. in the vineyard (Matt (Responsibility
20:1-16) Honesty
Fairness )
Attitudes towards work Identify different attitudes Attitudes to work:
in Zambia today towards work in Zambia  Just to pass time
 -To support the family
 To have material
Possessions
 To gain prestige
Attitudes to work in the four
religions:

Attitudes towards work Compare Christian Christianity: Integrity, Appreciation

in Christianity and attitudes to work with diligence, reliability and of positive
other religions those of other religions honesty. attitudes to
 . Islam: work is a work
command. No disrespect
for manual workers.
 . Hinduism: work is a
source of happiness; one
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motives. Bhagavad-Gita
(ch 3 vs 8)
 . Zambian Tradition:
everyone is a worker,
neglect to work result in
lack of food.
5 CHRISTIAN Leisure in Zambia 1. Describe leisure time -Leisure time in Zambia: Appreciation
ATTITUDES today in Zambia ( After work, During weekend of constructive
TO LEISURE public holidays ) ways of
2. Describe ways of Ways of spending leisure time: spending
spending leisure time. Positive ( Reading, sports, leisure time.
praying)
Negative: ( Watching
pornographic materials,
engaging in wrong relationship,
illicit activities.)
Leisure in the bible State bible reasons for Bible reasons for Leisure :
leisure.  -relax with family Application of Appreciating
(Mark 6: 30-32) Bible teachings Bible teachings
 -doing good on reasons for on Leisure.
(John 4: 6-34) leisure.

 Praising and
worshipping God.
(Isaiah 58: 13-14; Psalm 92;
Luke 4: 16)
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Christian behaviour in State the New Testament New Testament Standards: Application of Exercising
Leisure time activities Standards for Christians in  Avoid things of the Bible teachings self-control
Leisure time world (Gal 5:19-21) on Standards and
 Have positive thoughts for Christians Self-discipline
(al 5:22-25) in leisure. during leisure.

Suggest how Christians
should behave in Leisure
time situations which
conflict with their belief.
Leisure in Christianity Compare ideas and
and other religions. attitudes to Leisure in
Christianity with those of
other religions.
Appreciating
Christian behaviour in Critical Sincerity
leisure time situations: thinking in Integrity
 Avoid them decision Honesty during
 Consult the Bible making. leisure.
.Leisure in the four religions: Comparing and Appreciating
 Christianity: relaxing, Contrasting ideas on
resting, worshipping Christian ideas leisure from
God, reading the Bible. and attitudes to other religions.
 Islam: spending time Leisure with
with family, visiting those of other
friends, sport. religions,
 . Hinduism: Sunday
observed as a day of
relaxation and rest for
convenience only.
 Zambian Tradition: no
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6 CHRISTIAN Attitudes to money and Identify different attitudes Appreciation
ATTITUDES possessions in Zambia. to money and Possessions Attitudes: (saving, spending, of positive
TO MONEY in Zambia. sharing,) attitudes to
AND Identify different ways in money.
POSSESSIONS which people acquire (Honesty
money and possessions Integrity
Accountability
Good ways hard work, legal Equity )
business,)
Bad ways:(illegal business,
corruption, stealing, charms)

Bible teachings on Identify Bible attitudes to Bible attitudes: Application of Appreciation

money and Possessions. wealth and possessions  Bible use of Bible teachings of Bible
wealth (Mark on right teachings on
10:21-26) attitudes to right attitudes
money. to money.

Illustrate biblical teaching Biblical teachings:

about God’s judgment for  Biblical warning
wrong use of wealth about wealth
(Matt 6:24)
 Judgment on
wrong use of
wealth (James
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Christian behaviour in Suggest ways Christians Ways Christians should use Application of Exercising
situations concerning should behave in money: knowledge on self-discipline
money conflicting situations  use it to help others the right use of Honesty
concerning money and  should be earned in an money. Awareness
Possessions. honest way Accountability
 use it in God’s service Prudence in
 store riches in heaven use of money.

Explain why it is Why it is difficult to enter the

difficult for a rich man to kingdom of God:
enter the Kingdom of  Proverbs 30:8-9;
God. Mark 10:22

The rich, find it Discuss the effects of What riches may do:
difficult to enter God’s wealth on a person’s Life.  Matt 13: 22
Kingdom What riches cannot do:
 Psalms 49:6-9

Examples of rich people:

 (Lk 16:19-26; Mark
10:17- 31)

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Attitudes and use of Compare Biblical attitudes Attitudes to wealth in the four Appreciating
wealth in Christianity to wealth and use with religions: positive
with those of other those of other Religions.  Christianity: attitudes.
Religions. exploitation forbidden;
generosity and sharing
encouraged; wealth
acquired in a honesty
way.
 Islam: saving money
encouraged; lending
money is allowed but
taking an interest is
forbidden.
 Hinduism: wealth
should be acquired in
hard working manner;
gathering riches is not a
right goal.
 Zambian Tradition:
wealth is acquired
through hard work;
sharing is vital. Wealth
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CHRISTIAN Bible teachings on Give an account of Israel’s Israel `rejection of God: Application of Appreciating
ATTITUDES Leadership rejection of God in their  (1Samuel 8: 4-9,19-20; Bible teachings the virtues of
TO early history 9: 2) on leadership Patriotism and
LEADERSHIP in the Bible. Selflessness in
leadership.

Describe leadership in the Types of leadership:

Bible  Bad leadership.
(Judges 9:1-15;
Ezekiel 34:1-10)
 Good leaders
- (Ezekiel 34:11-16;34:20-31;
Mark 10:35-45; Psalms 72:1-
14; John 13:3-15)
Romans 13:1-7

Christian attitudes Identify different Christian attitudes to rulers: Appreciating

to rulers attitudes towards rulers
Compare Christian
attitudes to rulers with
Attitudes to rulers in those of other religions
Christianity and other
 obey good rulers positive
 denounce bad rulers attitudes to
 Pray for rulers rulers.
Attitudes to rulers :
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religions. serve, listen and learn;
humble.
 Islam: cooperative,
confident and God-
fearing; of God great
influence.
 Hinduism: take advice,
guide, sacrifice,
devotion for the
welfare of the people
 Zambian Tradition:
demands special
treatment because of
his position, get into
power through
inheritance and
consensus.
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CHRISTIAN Attitudes to marriage in Discuss ideas and purposes Ideas and purpose for marriage: Appreciation
ATTITUDE TO Zambia. for marriage. (prestige, to have of the purpose
SEX AND children, status, for marriage
MARRIAGE companionship) and different
Family structure: family
(Nuclear, structures.
extended, child headed,
single parent families,
Describe different family orphanages and transit
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Discuss the effects of Effects of Small families: Appreciating

small and large families  No care for aged the right family
parents size.
 Inadequate labour in a
home.
Effects of large family:
 Good education
 Sufficient food

Biblical purposes for Explain the purpose of Purpose of marriage in the Application of Appreciation
marriage. marriage. Bible: Bible teachings of Bible
 Genesis, 1:27-28 on the purpose teachings on
 Genesis 2:18-25 of marriage marriage.
 Mark 10:6-9
 1 Cor 7:1-6

Purposes for marriage in Compare ideas and Purpose for marriage in the Appreciation
Christianity and other purposes for marriage in four religions: of ideas on
religions. Christianity with those of  Christianity: for purpose for
other religion. companionship, marriage.
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faithfulness,
reproduction,

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Choosing marriage Illustrate with appropriate
partners in Christianity bible passages principles
and that should guide a
other Religions. Christian in choosing a
marriage partner
Compare Christian
standard of choosing
marriage partners with
those found in other
religions
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fulfilment of desires.
 Islam: Strengthens family
relationship, pro creation,
discourage sin of immorality
 Hinduism: Procreation,
create family unit,.
 Zambian Tradition
Pro creation, strengthen ties,
good of the community
Principles in choosing marriage Application of
partners: Bible teachings
(Genesis 2:24 on the purpose
Genesis 24:1-32;50-53) for marriage.
Standards for choosing Appreciating
marriage partners: Standards of
 Christianity- A man choosing
should marry when marriage
able to support him and partners in the
wife. Both must be four religions.
Christians, compatible
 Islam: Parents arrange
marriages,
 Hinduism: Parents
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Woman pays dowry,
 .Zambian Tradition:
Parents arrange
marriages, Man pays
lobola (bride price)
Why some Christians do Explain why some Why some Christians don’t Awareness of
not Marry Christians do not marry marry: reasons why
 physical make up some
 vows of celibacy Christians do
 more time to the not marry.
 things of God(,
Matthew 19:10-12)

Various attitudes to the Compare various attitudes Attitudes to unmarried adults: Comparing and Appreciation
unmarried adults in to the un married adult in  Christianity-Unmarried contrasting of positive
Christianity and other Christianity and other are appreciated and Christian attitudes to
religions religions accepted for their attitudes to unmarried
commitment for Christ`s unmarried youths.
sake adults with the
 Islam: regard unmarried other religions.
adult as abnormal and
uncommon. May remain
unmarried for religious’
sake
 Hinduism: unmarried
considered to be
abnormal. They accept
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 Zambian Tradition: they
are abnormal and
despised and deficient in
reproductive organs

9 HUSBAND AND Responsibilities of Describe the qualities and Responsibilities of good Appreciating
WIFE husband and wife in responsibilities the Bible Husband: the virtues of
RELATIONSHI Christian marriages. demands of a good  protects his wife Respect
P husband  supports his wife and Responsibility
Family Faithfulness
 helps train and teach Honesty
Children. Integrity in
Qualities of a good husband: marriage
 Must be understanding
 Caring and loving

 Shows respect for his
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Describe qualities and Responsibilities of a good
responsibilities the bible wife:
demands of a good wife.  Brings up children
and trains them
 Care for the family
and Home
 fulfils her husbands
Needs
Qualities of a good wife:
 Loving and kind
 cheerful
 understanding

Husband and wife Compare different Attitudes to Husband and wife:
relationships in attitudes to husband / wife
Christianity and other relationships found in
religions Christianity with those of
other religions.
Appreciating
 . Christianity: husband attitudes to
loves ,respects and cares husbands and
for wife; husband is wives in other
head of the family. Wife religions.
loves ,respects and
submits to husbands.
Both are equal.
 Islam: Husband loves
wife; wife submits to
husband.
 . Hinduism: husbands
loves, cares for family
and wife.
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dominant role. Wife is
regarded as a property.
Not consulted on family
matters. Beating is
allowed. Wife does all
types of manual works.

Relate sexual behaviour to Spiritual influences(sex Excercing

spiritual and psychological outside marriage, lust for sex, Respect
influences covetousness Responsibility
Psychological influences: Faithfulness
sexual imagination Honesty
egmasturbation) Integrity
Faithfulness in
relationships.

State Bible teaching Bible teachings on sex: Application of

about sex  Adultery Bible teachings
-John 8:1-11 on sex.
-Matthew 5:27-32
 Fornication
1 Corinthian 6: 18
1 Thessalonians 4:3-7)
 Homosexuality(lesbianis
m,gayism) bestiality
Leviticus 18: 22 – 23
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1 Corinthians 6: 9, 10

Compare Christian Standards for sexual Behaviour: Comparing and Appreciating

standards for sexual  Christianity: contrasting the values of
behaviour with those of faithfulness, self- standards for faithfulness
Modern Zambian. control, abstinence. sexual self control,
 Modern Zambia: behaviour. abstinence.
 -abuse of freedom in
sexual behaviour
 -disregard of morals
 -lack of control leads to
STIs and HIV/AIDS
10 RELATIONSHI Attitudes to family life: Awareness of
PS BETWEEN Attitudes to family life State different  Modern Zambia: attitudes to
PARENTS AND in Zambia. attitudes to family  Marriages not arranged family life in
CHILDREN life in modern  Breakdown in family modern
Zambia life society.
 Influence of foreign
Culture
 Problems of extended
Family
State different attitudes to  Traditional Zambia: Awareness of
family life in Traditional  Marriages are arranged attitudes to
Zambia by parents family life in
 Influence of parents traditional
must not be ignored Zambia.

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The Christian home Identify the characteristics Characteristics: Appreciating

of a Christian home.  -start with a Christian the values of
marriage Responsibility
 Christ is the head and Love
centre of the home Loyalty
 Children are trained in Care in a
Christian behaviour Christian
 Cares for others. marriage.

Duties of parents to their Explain duties of parents to Duties of parents: Application Appreciation
children their children  Recognise children as Of Bible of Bible
God’s gift (Psalm 127: teachings on teachings on
3-5; Titus 2: 4; 1 duties of duties of
Timothy 5:8; 2 parents to their parents
Corinthians 12: 14-15) children.
 Parents should teach
children the things of
God (Deuteronomy 4:9;
Psalm 78: 4-7; 2
Timothy 3: 14- 15;
Matthew 19: 13-14)
 Parents should pray for
the children
(1Chronicles 29: 19)
 Train and discipline
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Duties of children to Explain the duties of Duties of children: Application of Appreciating
their parents children to their parents  Honour and obey Bible teachings the values of
parents (Exodus 20: on the duties of Loyalty
12; Ephesians 6:1,2) children Obedience
Respect in
 To care for the aged relationships
(1 Timothy 5: 4; Mark with parents.
7: 9-13)
 To respect elders (1
Peter 5: 5; 1 Samuel
3: 1-14)

Loyalty to God comes Describe how Jesus Loyalty to God: Application of

first in the family demonstrated that loyalty  (Luke 2:41-42) Bible teaching
to God comes first.  (Luke 9:59-62; 12: 51- on loyalty to
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Compare attitudes to child- Appreciating

parent relationship in
Christianity and those of
other religions
 Christianity: Children teachings on
respect and obey their attitudes to
parents. Parents train child parent
and discipline their relationships in
children. the four
 Islam: parents provide religions..
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respect their parents.
 Hinduism: children are a
gift from God; parents
care, train and provide
for them. Children
respect and obey.
 Zambian Tradition:
fathers train their sons;
mothers train their
daughters. Children love
and care for their
parents. Other relatives
bring up their children.

Effects of separation and

death:
(
Describe the effects of Change of roles and Awareness of
separation, death and responsibilities, disintegration effects of
divorce in families of families, poverty, separation,
prostitution, child delinquency, death and
problem of street kids and divorce .
criminal activities)

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