Christian Religious Studies

Christian Religious Studies

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Course Details:

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) is an academic discipline that focuses on the study of Christianity, its beliefs, practices, history, and impact on society. The course typically covers a wide range of topics related to Christianity, including biblical studies, theology, church history, ethics, and comparative religion.

Some common components you find in a CRS curriculum:

  • Introduction to Christianity: This module provides a general overview of the Christian faith, its key beliefs, and major branches and denominations.

  • Biblical Studies: This segment delves into the study of the Bible, including both the Old and New Testaments. Students may explore topics such as biblical interpretation, literary genres, historical context, and key biblical figures.

  • Theology: This component focuses on the systematic study of Christian beliefs and doctrines. It covers topics such as the nature of God, Christology, soteriology (salvation), pneumatology (the Holy Spirit), and eschatology (end times).

  • Church History: Here, students learn about the historical development of Christianity, including important events, figures, and movements. It may cover topics like the early church, the Reformation, and the spread of Christianity across different regions.

  • Comparative Religion: This module examines Christianity in relation to other major world religions, such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism. It explores similarities, differences, and interfaith dialogue.

  • Ethics and Social Justice: This segment explores Christian ethical principles and their application to contemporary issues. Topics may include human rights, social justice, bioethics, and environmental ethics.

  • Christian Worship and Sacraments: This component focuses on Christian liturgy, rituals, and sacraments. Students may study the significance of worship practices, the Eucharist, baptism, and other sacraments within various Christian traditions.

  • Christian Mission and Evangelism: This module explores the history, theories, and practices of Christian mission and evangelism. It may cover topics such as global mission work, cross-cultural communication, and strategies for sharing the Christian faith.

  • Contemporary Issues in Christianity: This segment addresses current debates and challenges facing Christianity in the modern world. It may include topics like religious pluralism, secularism, gender and sexuality, and the intersection of faith and politics.

In addition to classroom lectures, CRS courses may involve readings, discussions, research papers, and sometimes field trips to religious sites or interactions with local Christian communities.

Christian Religious Studies at Anchor University

Requirements

The following requirements for admission to Anchor university are listed below.

  • • 160 and above in the UTME.
  • • Credit level passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, CRS to form the core course with credit in two other relevant arts subject in the following subjects History, Literature-in-English, Government, French, Economics and Commerce at the Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC, NECO, IGSCE, NABTEB e.t.c) or its equivalent.
  • • Mathematics, English language and Christian Religious Studies are compulsory.
  • • Students are required to complete a minimum of 144 units for Graduation.

Fees

Course Structure:

A Bachelor of Art (B.A.) in Christian Religious Studies can be earned after three or four years of study at Anchor University.

The majority of staff members who are tutors in their field provide tutorials, classes, and lectures. Many of them are top-tier experts with extensive training in both teaching and research. Educated PhD students and early-career researchers with practical research experience may also conduct some teaching.

  • 1st year

    First Year Courses

    • Core Courses (70%):

    • Introduction to the Study of Islam
    • Old Testament (O.T) Survey
    • Bible Geography
    • Introduction to Philosophy
    • Church History I & II
    • Religion and Society
    • Introduction to the Study of Religion
    • History and Philosophy of Science
    • Major Religious Groups in Nigeria
    • Types of Theology
    • Intro. to African Traditional Religion
    • Marriage and Family
    • Citizens and the State

    • The courses listed on this page are illustrative and may change.

    Assessment

    • Continuous Assessment.
    • Projects
    • Examination.
  • 2nd year

    Second Year Courses

    • Core Courses (70%):

    • Christian Ethics
    • Synoptic Gospels
    • Christianity in Nigeria
    • Introduction to the Bible
    • Greek Grammar
    • Prophets
    • Philosophy of Religion
    • Christian Counselling
    • Comparative Study of Religions
    • History and Religion of Israel
    • Pentateuch
    • Pauline Epistles
    • Greek Syntax
    • Biblical Hermeneutics
    • Christian Doctrines
    • Ecumenism
    • Introduction to Sociology

    • The courses listed on this page are illustrative and may change.

    Assessment

    • Continuous Assessment.
    • Projects.
    • Examination.
  • 3rd year

    Third Year Courses

    • Core Courses(70%):

    • Gospel of John
    • God and Revelation
    • Old Testament Theology
    • Hebrew Grammar
    • Prisons and Correction of Offenders in Nigeria
    • New Testament Theology
    • Sociology of Religion
    • Messianism
    • Inter-Testamental Literature
    • Hebrew Syntax

    • The courses listed on this page are illustrative and may change.

    Assessment

    • Continuous Assessment.
    • Projects.
    • Examination.
  • 4th year

    Fourth Year Courses

    • Core Courses(70%):

    • Comparative Ethics in a Pluralistic Society
    • West African Church History
    • Research Methods
    • African Traditional Religion and Culture
    • Christology
    • Applied Ethics
    • Gospel of Matthew
    • Conflict Management
    • Project

    • The courses listed on this page are illustrative and may change.

    Assessment

    • Continuous Assessment.
    • Projects.
    • Examination.
The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances.


Some Research Areas


Theories of Religion

Theories of Religion

Theories of Myth

Theories of Myth

Theories of Ritual

Theories of Ritual

Gnosticism - Ancient and Modern

Gnosticism - Ancient and Modern

Ancient Greek Religion and the Near East

Ancient Greek Religion and the Near East

American Religions

American Religions

Childhood, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Childhood, Gender, and Sexuality Studies