Republic of Zambia

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EARLY EDUVATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2046 SYLLABUS

GRADE 10 – 12

Published by the Curriculum Development Centre

P.O. Box 50092
Lusaka
2012

 
  

This Syllabus is for a three-year course and assumes that Spiritual and moral Education (Religious Education) will be taught for four
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 behavior.

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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

CONTENT
UNIT TOPIC SUB-TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOME
Knowledge Skills values
Birth and Naming of a baby Describing Appreciation
1 BIRTH AND Zambian Birth Describe what happens after a Explaining Understanding
INFANCY OF Traditions baby has been born in their Awareness
JOHN THE families. Customs and Traditions to
BAPTISM AND protect the baby.
JESUS Explain how names are
chosen and given to infants in
their families

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Birth of John the Relate from Luke’s Gospel 1. Announcement of the birth Narrating Appreciation
Baptist the stories of the of John and his naming
announcement of the birth of Lk.1:5-24;57-66
John and his naming.

Explain John the Baptist’s life 2 The purpose of John’s life Explaining
and ministry. and Ministry Lk 1:16-17

Narrate how the life and Isaiah 40: 3; Malachi 3: 1-12

ministry of John the Baptist He would be a healer of discord.
were a fulfilment of the OT He would prepare the
prophecy. Nation for the coming of the Narrating
Messiah.
Birth of Jesus Describe the announcement Luke 1:26-38 Explaining Understanding
of the birth of Jesus to various Matt. 1: 18-25; Luke 2:8-20;
people Matt. 2: 1-12

Describe the birth of Jesus Luke 2:1-7

Christ Critical thinking Appreciation

Explain how these stories O.T. Prophecies of the birth of

were a fulfilment of the O.T Jesus. Isaiah 7:14;9:6-7 Micah
prophecies. 5.2; Hosea 11:1
Incidents from Relate from Luke’s gospel the 1. Jesus in the Temple as a baby Narrating Reflection
Jesus childhood stories about Jesus in the (Presentation) Lk2:21-39
Temple as a baby and at 12
years 2. Jesus in the Temple at 12
years, Lk2:41-52 Relating Awareness

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How God directs Explain what the infancy 1. He has appointed time to Critical thinking Obedience
human lives narratives in the Gospel of fulfil His purposes Submission
Luke and Matthew teach 2. He uses human beings
about God’s direction of 3. He chooses specific people
human lives.
How Christians Discuss how Christians today 1. God does not force His Communicating Application
can identify and can identify and respond to plans and purposes on us.
respond to God’s God’s direction of their lives 2. God never guides us
direction against what His word says
3. God promises clear
guidance to Christians who Identification Obedience
are completely committed
to Him.
Christian, Muslim Compare Christian, Muslim How God directs people in :
and Hindu and Hindu teaching on how 1. Christianity: Through His
teachings on how God directs human lives. word, inner inspiration of
God directs the Holy spirit, friends,
human lives circumstances. Comparing/
2. Islam: Through his word in Contrasting Appreciation/
the Quran. Awareness
3. Hinduism: Through life
cycle rites.
2 Ministry and Speaking against Identify organizations and Government (e.g ACC), NGOs Identification Awareness
Death of John Sin and Evil people in Zambia who (e.g,TIZ),/ and religious leaders Appreciation
the Baptist denounce sin and evil in the who have spoken against sin and
nation. evil in Zambia.
The message of Outline the main message of Repentance Lk 3:1-20 Outlining Transformation
John the Baptist John the Baptist Change of behavior Mark1:1-8 Awareness
Baptism. Matthew 3:13- 17

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Explain how John the Must show good examples. Explaining Accountability
Baptist’s instructions about Be honest and upright. Application Sincerity
right behaviour could be Do not bribe or accept bribes. Demonstration Honesty
applied in Zambia today. Not to take advantage of one’s
position of authority.
The work of Compare the work of John Work of John
John and that with that of Jesus Challenged people to repent. Communication Understanding
of Jesus Could not forgive sins Obedience
Baptized with water.
Work of Jesus
Forgave people’s sins.
Healed people.
Baptized with the Holy
Spirit.
Responses to Explain how people in Change of behaviour and moral
religious and Zambia respond to people values.
moral messages who publicly proclaim
in Zambia religious and moral messages
Imprisonment and Explain why John the Baptist John’s imprisonment and death. Analysis Sacrifice
death of John the was imprisoned and killed Mark 6:17-29 Honesty
Baptist
Other people who Mention people who suffered 1. Martin Luther King Identification Endurance
suffered for their or died because of their 2. Nelson Mandela Perseverance
beliefs. beliefs, 3. MathatmaGhandhi
4. Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe
5. Harry Mwaanga
Nkumbula
6. Kenneth David
Kaunda

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Zambian State Zambian initiation Initiation practices Identification Responsibility
initiation practices - At puberty Critical thinking Awareness
practices and their - At marriage
significance Explain the significance of Importance
traditional Zambian initiation Entering a new way of life.
practices. Ready for adulthood activities
3 BAPTISM Meaning and Describe Baptism 1. Immense in water Application Awareness
procedure of Outline the procedure of 2. Procedure Demonstration Appreciation
Christian Baptism Christian Baptism Belief in Christ Identification
Repentance
3. Method:
Immersion, Pouring Sprinkling.
Christian Describe various teachings on Teachings: Identification Awareness
teachings on baptism found in Christian - Repentance followed by Appreciation
baptism today in churches in Zambia today. baptism.
different - Infant baptism.
Churches. Repentance brings forgiveness,
baptism
Jesus’ baptism Relate story of Jesus Baptism 1. Jesus’ Baptism Relating Appreciation
and its by John the baptist - Matt. 3:13-17 Application Awareness
significance. - Mark 1:9-11
- Luke 3:21-32
State the significance of Jesus 2. Significance: Identified
Baptism. himself with humanity.
Open sign to all
Baptism in the Explain the meaning of 1. Command from Explaining Memory
N.T times and its baptism for Christians in the Christ (Matthew Appreciation
continued N.T, Times and its continued 28:18-20)
importance today. importance today. 2. Repentance and conversion to
Christ first (Mark 16:16.)

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3. Baptism does not bring
forgiveness of sins.
Circumcision in Illustrate with appropriate Gen. 17:10-14: Illustrating Understanding
the Old Time Bible passages the meaning of - Sign of covenant Obedience
Testament circumcision in the O.T. between God and people
- Marked entry into adult status
- Command from God
Christian Baptism Compare Christian Baptism 1. Christianity: a picture of death Comparing/ Appreciation/
with admission with admission practices in and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Contrasting Awareness
practices in other other religions. 2.Islam: circumcision a cultural
religions. practice with no religious belief
3. Hinduism: the sacred thread of
initiation as a sign of adult
status.
4. Zambian Tradition: puberty
and marriage rite meant to
prepare girls and boys in their
respective roles of adulthood.
4 TEMPTATION Temptation, Illustrate with appropriate 1. Temptation, Gen 3:1-19 James Explaining Appreciation
testing and sin Bible passages the meaning of 1:13-14 Application Awareness
Temptation, Testing and Sin. 2. Testing Gen 22:1-13
Job1:6-22, James 1:2-3
3. Sin, 2 Sam. 11:1-5; 5:2-28
Ways of Illustrate with appropriate - Through our desires. 1Cor. 7:5 Identification Self-control
temptation and Bible passages ways in which - Through our weaknesses. Mark Critical thinking Discipline
examples of temptations come. 14:28 Awareness
people who were - Through our pride of position.
tempted in the Daniel 4:30
Bible. - Through Poverty, prov. 30:9
- David, 2 Sam 11:1-5

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Give examples of people who - Daniel’s three friends: (Daniel
were tempted in the bible. 3: 14 -18)
- Peter the apostle (Lk 22:54-62)
Temptations of Relate the story of Luke’s (Luke 4:1 -13) Critical analysis Awareness
Jesus gospel chapter 4 of the three Application Appreciation
temptations of Jesus Other temptations of Jesus: The
immediately after His Garden of Gethsemane
baptism. (Lk22:39-49)
After feeding the five thousand
Explain Jesus’ use of O.T. people.
scriptures in resisting these (John 6:15)
temptations.
Temptations met Explain how Jesus met and - His triumphant entry into Explaining Equity
by Christians in resisted temptations on other Jerusalem. (Lk 19:28-49) Illustrating Understanding
Zambia and how occasion in His life. Honesty
they can Faith
overcome them

Temptations in Identify situations that may 1. Temptations:

Christianity and lead Christians in Zambia into Lust ( Adultery, divorce,
other religions. temptations corruption), envy, desperation,
lacking of basic necessities
Illustrate with appropriate - Pray in Jesus name. Hebrews Explaining Understanding
Bible passage how Christians 4:15-16 Illustrating Awareness
can overcome temptations - Resist the temptation Integrity
Hebrews 2:18;4-5 Honesty
- Confess if one yields to Equity
temptation Col. 1 :12-13;1 Faith
John1:9

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Compare temptation in 1. Christianity: overcome Comparing Appreciate/
Christianity with other temptation through contrasting Awareness
religions prayer, firm resistance
repentance and
confession of sin.
2. Islam: overcome
temptation by thinking of
the day of judgement
with fear.
3. Hinduism: overcome
temptation of lust by
thinking of other women
as sisters and as mothers.
4. Zambia Tradition: firm
resistance to temptation;
fear of offending the
ancestral spirits.
5 JESUS Miracle Define the word ‘miracle’. Supernatural happening that Identification Understanding
POWER OVER can’t be explained using human Critical thinking
DISEASE AND reasoning
NATURE Examples of Give examples of events in Events regarded as Awareness
events regarded Zambia which some people Miracles:
as miracles. regarded as miracles. Healing without Medicine
Surviving a fatal accident.
Why Jesus Illustrate with appropriate 1. To show that the Illustrating Understanding
performed Bible passages why Jesus Kingdom of God had arrived. Identification Awareness
miracles. performed miracles Matt 4:23-25. Appreciation
2. Expecting people to put their
faith in Him. (Mark
6:5-6; 9: 23).

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3. Because of His sympathy and
compassion Lk2:8-12.
4. Fulfilling O.T. promises of
Salvation. (Isaiah 29:18-19;
35:5-6); (Matthew 8:16-17).

Relate from Luke’s Gospel 1. The paralytic (LK5:17-26) Narrating Memory/

the miracles about Jesus 2. The man with a withered Empathy
healing sick people hand (LK 6:6-10)
3. The man with Dropsy, (LK
14:1-6)
4. The blind man at Jericho (LK
18:35-43)
Jesus heals lepers Relate the stories from Luke’s One Leper (LK 5:12-16) Narrating Empathy
and his attitude to gospel of Jesus healing lepers. Ten Lepers (LK 17:11-16) Explaining Respect
them.
State Jesus’ attitude to Lepers. Jesus attitude to Lepers:
Describe the Jewish attitude -Sympathy and compassion
towards Lepers of the time of -Love and pity
State Jewish rules about -Mixed with them.
Leprosy at the time of Jesus.
Jewish attitude to State Jewish attitudes towards Jewish attitude to lepers:
and rules about lepers Caused by sin of the sufferer or
Lepers his/her relatives.
Lepers treated as outcasts.
Rules
- Keep at least 100
metres from
other people
- Only a priest could

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pronounce a leper
clean
- Elaborate cleansing
if one got in
Contact with a leper.
Jesus calms the Relate the stories of Jesus 1. Jesus calms the Narrating Awareness
storm and feeds calming the storm and feeding storm (LK8:22-25) Application Appreciation
five thousand five thousand people. 2. Jesus feeds five
people. thousand people
Explain why people have (LK9:12-17 ) Critical thinking Understanding
Miracles in different views about (a) Basis for believing: Identification Awareness
Modern Christian miracles. - Birth of Jesus (Matthew 7: 21- Application
faith 23)
- Resurrection of Jesus (Mark
7:21-23)
(b) Basis for not believing:
- Lack of proof/evidence
- Unbelief in a miracle
working God
- Unbelief in a miracle itself
Miracles in Compare Christian beliefs in 1. Christianity: Virgin birth and Comparing/ Appreciation
Christianity and miracles with those of other resurrection of Christ; belief Contrasting Awareness
other religions religions. in a miracle working God;
Restoration of confidence In
God.
2. Islam: only God performs
actual miracles; only holy
men can be used to perform
miracle; Allah performs
miracles through holy men.

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3. Hinduism: Ordinary people
can perform miracles; miracle
can be performed through
satanic powers; miracle
increase people’s faith in God
4. Zambian Tradition: Only
special people can perform
miracles; God performs
unusual things through His
people; miracles performed
though ancestral spirit.
6 JESUS Spirit possession List various kinds of Spirits Types of Spirits: Identifying Awareness
POWER OVER Zambian believed in traditionally in ancestral spirits
EVIL SPIRITS Tradition. Zambia. bad spirits
good spirits
dissatisfied spirits

Identify attitudes to spirits in Good spirit: act as oversees and

Zambian tradition. protectors.
Bad spirits: responsible for
certain diseases and misfortunes.
Ancestral Spirits: oversee and
protect.

Explain how spirit possession Methods of keeping spirits

is treated in Zambian away
tradition Charms
Lotions
Tattoos

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Identify attitudes to spirits in Attitudes: Identification Awareness
traditional Zambia Good spirits used for protection,
Attitudes to and so keep them.
treatment of Drive out bad spirits. Explaining Awareness
spirits in
traditional Relate from Luke’s gospel the 1.Gerasene Demoniac Narrating Memory
Zambia. stories of Jesus casting out ( LK 8:26-39) Application Awareness
demons. 2. Man in the Synagogue
Jesus heals ( LK4:31-38)
demon possessed 3. Demon possessed boy
people. (LK9:37-43)
The two Show the connection between The kingdom of God (LK17:20- Analysis Awareness
Kingdoms of the Jesus casting out evil spirits 25) Appreciation
spiritual realm. and the coming of the The Kingdom of Satan
Kingdom of God. (LK11:14-26)
Types of spirits in Distinguish between the Holy 1. Holy Spirit. (Acts :8;2:1- 5) Distinguish Understanding
Christian Spirit and other kinds of 2. The Human spirit Application Awareness
teaching. spirits in Christian teaching. (Prov.20:27) Critical thinking Appreciation
3. The Angels (Heb. 1:14)
4. Evil Spirits. (Eph. 6:12;
Rev 12:7-9.) Explaining
Christian attitudes State attitudes to and 1. Attitudes: Application Understanding/
to and treatment treatment of spirit possession - Evil spirits are bad as such are Memory
of spirit in Christianity. cast out. Awareness
possession - The Holy Spirit is good
2. Treatment:
- faith in Jesus and total
Commitment to Him. (LK
11:24-26)
- Exorcism. (LK8:26-39)

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- Quoting scriptures,
(Rom5:9;1 John 1:7)
Forms of demon Illustrate with appropriate 1. Divination Jer. 29:8-9 Explaining Knowledge
practices to be Bible passages the forms of 2. witchcraft, I Sam 15:23
avoided. Demon practices to be 3. Magic, Acts 19:18-20
avoided. 4. Spells or omens Isaiah
8:19-22
5. Sorcery, Isaiah 47:9-13
2Kings 9:22; Deut 8:9-12
Attitudes to and Compare attitudes to and 1. Christianity: Comparing/ Awareness
treatment of spirit treatment of spirit possession Evil spirits are bad, have no Contrasting Appreciation
possession in in Christianity with Zambian bodies; have to be cast out. The
Christianity and Tradition. Holy Spirit is a person, third
other religions. person of the God and he leads
people righteous living.
2. Zambian Tradition:
Good spirit: act as oversees and
protectors.
Bad spirits: responsible for
certain diseases and misfortunes.
Ancestral Spirits: oversee and
protect.
Dissatisfied Spirits: disgruntled
spirits which cause harm and
trouble.
7 THE God’s Kingdom Explain the meaning of the 1. Meaning of “Kingdom of Explaining Memory
KINGDOM OF phrase “the Kingdom of God” LK17:21; Mark1:14-15.
GOD God”
Illustrate from the Gospel the 2. Who brought God’s Analysis Understanding
teaching that the Kingdom of Kingdom in the world?

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God has been brought into the Mark1:14-15;13:24-27
world by Jesus. LK17:20-21
Signs of the Illustrate from the GospelsComplete change of life style Application Awareness
Kingdom of God the signs that the Kingdom of
(Lk 19: 1-9) Illustrating Appreciation
and why Jesus God and of Jesus had come. Physical changing (LK 6:6-11)
came Deliverance from evil Spirits.
(LK11:14-23)
Explain why Jesus came (LK4:16-21) Analysis Awareness
To preach the Good News, Application Appreciation
Heal the sick both physical
and spiritually John 8:31 -36)
To bring deliverance to the
captives ( Luke 6: 9-11)
How does one Illustrate from the Gospels the Repentance, (Mark 1: 15; Acts Understanding Understanding
enter the entry requirements into the 3: 19) Explaining Obedience
Kingdom of God? Kingdom of God Faith in Jesus, (Mark 1:14-15; Application Faithfulness
John 3:14-16)
Obedience to Jesus ( LK6:46-49)

5. Effects of the 8. Illustrate from the Gospels 1. The Hidden Treasure and Analyzing Awareness
Kingdom of God the effects of the Kingdom of the pearl, (Matt 13:44-46) Application Appreciation
God on a Person’s life. 2. Right priorities,
( LK12:22-34)
3. Parable of His pounds
( LK19:11-27)
4. Window’s offering
(LK21:1-4)
6. For whom is 9. Illustrate from the The Humble, (LK1:51-53, 14:7- Application Awareness
the Gospels the teaching that; 12) Appreciation
Kingdom The Kingdom of God is for The hungry poor and persecuted

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the humble, hungry, poor and (LK6:20-26)
persecuted
Where is the Illustrate from the Gospel’s 1. A universal Kingdom Illustrating Awareness
Kingdom now? the teaching that the Kingdom LK4:43, John 10:6 Application Appreciation
of God is present in the world 2. A growing Kingdom
and is growing. LK13:18-19
3. A hidden force in the
world LK13:20-21
God’s Kingdom Show how Christians in How God’s Kingdom takes first Explaining Understanding
and Christians Zambian today can show that priority in a Christian’s life
today. God’s Kingdom is the most -It must come first without
important thing in their lives. any attachment
- Make sacrifices to enter the
kingdom of God.
- pass on the message to
others to increase the
Kingdom of God.
God’s Kingdom Contrast the characteristic s of 1. Characteristics of the Comparing Appreciation
and modern states God’s Kingdom with the kingdom of God
characteristics of a modern - Not actual place
state. - It is where God rules
- Brought by Jesus
Conditions of entry are;
Repentance and faith. Analysis
2.Characteristics of a
Democratic State.
-Representatives of all areas
of country elected by the people
- has a leader who is supported
by Cabinet.

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-People have varying degrees of
power.
Christian beliefs Compare the central beliefs 1. Christianity: kingdom of God Explaining Appreciation
about God’s about the Kingdom of God in is for poor, the hungry, humble Contrasting Awareness
Kingdom Christianity with those of and persecuted. Sacrifices for the
compared with other religions. sake of the kingdom and true
those of other devotion to God.
religions. 2. Islam: five pillars, belief in
day of judgement, belief in
Allah.
3. Hinduism: five principles of
Dharma.
4. Zambian Tradition: keeping in
touch with ancestral spirits; offer
sacrifices to appease them.

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GRADE 11: KEY COMPETENCES

• 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
based upon them

CONTENT
UNIT TOPIC SUB-TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOME Knowledge Skills Values
1 JUDGEMENT Meaning of Describe Judgement Assessment for reward or Explaining Understanding
Judgement. punishment.
Critical Appreciation
Illustrate from the Gospel the Matt13:24-30 thinking
factors on which God will Matt 25:1-13 Responsibility
Judge people. Matt25:31- 46 Application
Awareness
Christ will come Illustrate from the Gospel the LK12:35-40 Analysis
Suddenly. coming of Christ LK21:7-11; 12: 1-12; 21: 12-
19
Explain how Explain how Christian Witnessing, (Acts 1:6-8)
Christian teaching teaching about Christ’s return Serving others,
about Christ’s leads them to witnessing and (LK16:19-31)
return leads them to serving others.
witnessing and
serving others.

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Explain how Compare the teaching about 1. Christianity: people will be Explaining Pro-activeness
Christian teaching personal judgement in the four judged according to their Application Appreciation
about Christ’s religions. response, obedience to God’s Comparing Awareness
return leads them to will (LK16:9-31 LK10:8-16). contrasting
witnessing and 2. Islam: people will be
serving others. judged according to deeds.
Christian beliefs 3. Hinduism: they believe in
about personal reward and punishment
judgement depending on deeds.
compared with
those of other
religions.
2 PRAYER Personal Prayer Describe personal prayer. -Talking to God Identification Awareness
-meditating Analysis
- in trouble Application
Identify occasions when - making decisions
People pray - in sickness Appreciation
- in church

Identify reasons why people - to seek guidance

Pray - for protection
- for praise

Describe Christian patterns of - worship

prayer. - confession
- intercession
- thanksgiving
- for yourself

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Christ’s pattern of Identify occasions when Jesus -Before choosing His Explaining Awareness
Prayer. prayed and explain why He disciples (LK6:12) Application Appreciation
prayed. Reason: Guidance. Identification Perseverance
In the Garden of Humility
Gethsemane
(LK22:39-45).
Christ’s attitude to Explain the prayer Jesus taught The Lord’s pattern of prayer
prayer His disciples. (LK11:1-4)

1. Perseverance
State examples of attitudes of - Parable of the friend
perseverance, humility in at midnight, (LK11:5-13)
prayer.
- The widow and the
judge (LK18:1-8)

2. Faith and Humility

- parable of the
Pharisees and tax
Collector (Lk 18: 10-13). Effective Patience
How God Answers Discuss various ways and “Yes”, communication Endurance
Prayer conditions in which God “No”, Appreciation
answers prayer. “Wait”
Conditions:
- Believe God
- Pray in Jesus’ name
- pray according to
God’s will
- Obey God.

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Prayer in Compare the nature and 1. Zambian Tradition: pray Comparing
Christianity and significance of prayer in through ancestral spirits; pray Contrasting
other religions in Christianity with other at special times.
Zambia religions. 2. Christianity: pray in the
name of Jesus; pray any time.
3. Islam: pray five times a
day.
4. Hinduism: pray using their
Sacred books.
3 JESUS Unpopular and Give examples of despised - Sex workers, Identification Love/
ATTITUDES TO Despised people in People in Zambia. - Street kids Describing Empathy
PEOPLE Zambia - Criminals
Jesus’ attitude to Describe attitudes towards - mocked Respect
despised and Unpopular or despised people. - ignored
unpopular people - isolated
- helped and respected Awareness
Identify the attitudes of Jesus Sympathy
Kindness and to various despised people. Attitude of Jesus
selfishness - Mixed with lepers,
(LK5:12-14)
- Accepted Tax collectors,
(LK19:1-10)
Explain what Jesus taught - Showed compassion to
Forgiveness about kindness and selfishness sinners, (LK7:36-50)
from the parable of the Good - Accepted Gentiles
Samaritan ( LK7:1-10)
Love and Tolerance Parable of Good Samaritan
Compare Christian teachings (LK 10:25-37)
on love, forgiveness and -showing kindness Explaining Understanding
tolerance with those of other -compassion, love to

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Religion. anyone who needs help

(Matt8:21-35)
(LK 15:1-32)
Critical Appreciation
Christian teaching on love; (LK6:27-36) thinking Tolerance
forgiveness and tolerance (LK 9:49-50) Application Love
with those of other religions. (LK 9: 51-55; 22:47-51) Awareness

1. Christianity: all people are

sinners; ask for forgiveness
through Jesus Christ. Comparing Love
2. Islam: the Quran condones Contrasting Tolerance
revenge; all men are equal. Appreciation
3. Hinduism: practices Compassion
forgiveness. Patience
4. Zambian Tradition: respect Kindness
for everyone; forgiveness. Sympathy
4 SUFFERING Different types of Identify different types of - sickness Identification Empathy
suffering in Zambia suffering in Zambia - death Stress Sympathy
- poverty management Perseverance
- loss of job

Identify different ways people - blaming others or God

react to suffering. - witchcraft
- anger
- praying
- accepting the situation

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Sources of State various sources of - A fallen world containing Identification Awareness
Suffering Suffering. evil.
- Ourselves
- Natural disasters
- Evil spirits
- Other people
Avoidable suffering Give examples of suffering -HIV/AIDS Identification Prevention
that could be avoided. - Diarrhoea Critical Abstinence
-Pollution effects thinking Faithfulness
Comparing Self-control
Explain how HIV/AIDS is Sexual intercourse with an Contrasting Self-discipline
Transmitted. infected person awareness
Mother-to-child infection.
Infected blood transfusion
Infected sharps
Effects of suffering Discuss the effects of Street kids
HIV/AIDS Orphans
Death
Disruption of families
Diversion of resource…

God’s involvement Mention the biblical teachings (LK. 13: 4-7, 29-31; 2
in our sufferings about God’s concerns for our Corinthians 1: 3-5)
suffering

Jesus’ Describe occasions when Jesus (LK 9: 21-22, 28-33; 22: 39-
willingness to spoke of His suffering. 44)
suffer for us
Describe ways in which
Christians should Christians should be willing to (LK 9: 23-24; Mark 6:17-29;

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be willing to suffer suffer 1 Peter 1:6; 2:20-24)

Various religious Compare Christian teachings 1. Christianity: should be

teachings on on suffering with those of willing to suffer; strength
suffering other religions to endure suffering is
given; have hope and faith
in suffering; it brings
physical death
2. Islam: accept suffering as
coming from God.
3. Hinduism: suffering is an
avoidable part of life as it
comes from God. It
measures one’s strength;
brings physical death and
not spiritual death.
4. 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 - resentment and anger Identification Self-control
TO JESUS criticism criticism and opposition. - blaming others Conflict Reflection
in Zambia - accept criticism and resolution Humility
change for the better Narrating Awareness
Discuss the effects of Explaining
aggressive reaction to - misrepresentation of Christ
criticism and Opposition. - Violence Application

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- Spoilt relationships ….
Occasion when Describe how Jesus reacted (LK4:16-40; 5:17-26, 27-31)
Jesus was criticized when criticized.

Priests and Scribes Relate occasions when (LK20:1-8)

challenge religious leaders questioned ( LK20:9-19)
Jesus’ authority Jesus’ authority. (LK20:19-26)
( LK20:27-40)
Betrayal of Jesus Give an account of the (LK22:1-6; 47-53)
and his arrest. betrayal of Jesus and his
Arrest.

The Trials of Jesus Describe the trials of Jesus Sanhedrin, (LK22:63-71)

before the Sanhedrin, Pilate Pilate and Herod, (LK23:1- Identifying
and Herod. 25)

Give reasons why Jesus was - accused of blasphemy

condemned to death. - Misunderstood (e.g. Destroy
the temple; I will build it in
three days; King of the Jews
- thought to be stirring
rebellion politically)

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OPPOSITION Jesus’ teaching State Jesus’ teachings on (LK9:5; 8:37) Understanding Awareness
TO JESUS about reaction to opposition and (Matt5:11-12) Critical Appreciation
Opposition. persecution. thinking Empathy
Comparing/ Sympathy
Reactions to Compare Christian teaching to 1. Christianity: react by Contrasting endurance
persecution and persecution and opposition walking away; standing firm; Narration/ Long-suffering
opposition in with those of other religions. well-informed argument and Analysis Perseverance
Christianity and forgiveness Analysis Sympathy
other Religions. 2. Islam: revenge Narration Empathy
3. Hinduism: tolerance, non- Application Compassion
violence, forgiveness and love Comparing/ Caring
Contrasting
6 THE LAST How people react to Describe different ways people - Mourning Awareness
SUPPER AND Bereavement. react to death. - Witch finding, divining Appreciation
THE - Cleansing
CRUCIFIXION The Last Supper Relate what happened at the - Accepting it as God’s
Last Supper. Will.(Luke 22: 7-23)

The Lord’s Supper Explain the meaning (1Corithian, 11:23-28,

and importance of the LK22:14-23).
Lord’s supper for
Christians.

The Crucifixion Relate what happened at the ( LK23:26-49)

and death of Jesus crucifixion and death of Jesus
Explain the teaching of the
New Testament about the (Heb10:9-10;
significance of the death of Eph2:12-16).
Jesus.

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How Christ’s death Show how Christ’s death - Justified by faith
affects Christians affects Christians. - Accepted by God
today. - Victorious life of love and
freedom.
- Unafraid relationship with
God
- Hope of eternal Life

Funerals, burials Compare funeral and burial 1. Zambian Tradition: burial

and teachings about practices and teachings about means of disposing the body;
death. death in Christianity with graves are used to bury the
those of other Religions. body.
2. Christianity: burial very
simple; service held; body
committed to the grave’
scripture and prayers offered.
3. Islam: body committed to
the grave, citation from the
Quran; prayers in the mosque
after burial.
Hinduism: cremate (burn) the
body.

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7 JESUS’ Ideas about life Describe different ideas people - The same Life Application Appreciation
TRIUMPH after death have about life after death. continues Explaining Awareness
OVER DEATH - It is the end of a Analysis
person Narration
- Person becomes an
Jesus raising dead Relate the stories of Jesus Ancestor
People. Raising people from death. ( LK7:11-16)
( LK8:40-42;49-56)
(11:1-44)
Explain what these stories
teach about Jesus as Messiah. -Resurrection and the Life
- Lord over death
- Power over death
The resurrection of Relate the experiences of the
Jesus disciples at Christ’s (LK24:36-48, 1-12, 13-35).
Resurrection.

Meaning of Christ’s Explain the meaning of Jesus’ - A new beginning in God’s Application Appreciation
resurrection to resurrection for Christians relationship with man. Analysis Hope
Christians. - God’s salvation has come. Faith
- Jesus’ death was part of Confidence
God’s plan.
- Jesus is the true Messiah
- Christians are confident of
Resurrection.
(Acts2:22-36
1 Cor.15:20-34)
Explain what Christians
What Christians believe about life after death. - The spirit survives death
believe about Life - At death the spirit of a

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after death. Christian goes to be with
Christ.
- Christians when raised will
continue to exist in new
bodies (2Cor.5:1-8)
Beliefs about Life Compare beliefs about life
after death after death in Christianity and 1. Christianity: believe in
other religions. resurrection because of Christ. Appreciation
2. Hinduism: believe in Comparing
reincarnation /Contrasting
3. Zambian Tradition: good
spirits become ancestral
spirits; bad spirits become
wondering spirits and harm
the living.
4. Islam: believe in
resurrection after death on the
day of judgement

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GRADE 12: KEY COMPETENCES

• 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

CONTENT
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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
1 THE EARLY Relationships between Identify difficulties in - communication barriers Identification Harmony/
CHURCH Different people. relationships between - prejudice Analysis Unity
people of different -segregation Explaining
languages, cultures and Understanding
races. Explaining

Overcoming Language Describe how language Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-6)

barriers. barriers were overcome
among the first Christians
in Jerusalem.
- The problem of the Greeks,
Racial and cultural Describe how racial and (Acts6:1-6)
barriers overcome. cultural barriers were -Stephen’s role, (Acts 7:44-48) Harmony

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overcome. Reconciliation
- Samaritans included
Explain how Philip ( Acts8:1-25) Unity
helped the church to -Ethiopian Eunuch
include Samaritans and ( Acts8-26-40)
Gentiles. -Peter’s role, (Acts
10:1-11,21) Unity
Paul’s witness to Explain how Paul - Saul’s conversion Judging Fairness
various cultures. witnessed to various (Acts9:1-16) Application Appreciation
cultures - The church at Antioch Awareness
(Acts11:19-26)
- The Council at
Jerusalem (Acts 15:1- 35)
2 CHRISTIAN Witnessing in the face Identify reasons for the (Acts 3:11-26; 6:1- Identification Awareness
WITNESS of opposition persecution of the 15; 7:44;8:1) Explaining Calm
Apostles. Analysing Appreciation
Show how the apostles (Acts 1:16-40)
reacted to these
Persecutions.
Various persecution State reasons for the - Persecution by Herod Analysis Awareness
faced by the apostles. persecution of Antipas, (Acts12:1-24) Application Appreciation
Christians by Herod - Opposition from a Samaritan Critical Tolerance
Antipas. sorcerer (Acts8:9-24) thinking Courage

Give reasons why the - Opposition from a Jewish Understanding

apostles were persecuted magician
by the magicians and how (Acts13:4-11)
they reacted.

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Show how Christians today - Ignore Perseverance
react to - Pray for persecutors
Persecution. - Pray for guidance
- Explain situation calmly
Reactions to persecution Compare Christian 1. Christianity: ignore, pray, Comparing Awareness
in reactions to persecutions rejoice and calmly explain the Contrasting Selflessness
Christianity and other with those of other reasons for faith in Jesus. Analysis Humility
religions. Religions. 2. Islam: encourages revenge Understanding
and forgiveness as a weakness.
3. Hinduism: love, tolerance
and forgiveness.
4. Zambia Tradition: consults
the spirits; where one is only
forgiven when one repents
LIFE IN THE Causes of Conflict Identify causes of Conflicts 1. Jealousy Understanding Appreciation
EARLY among People. in the early Church. 2. Breakdown in Conflict- Unity
CHURCH communication Resolution Selflessness
3. Pride Application Humility
4. Greed Loyalty
Characteristics of State the characteristic of 1. Prayer Tolerance
community life in the Life among the early 2. Communal meals
early church. Christians. 3. Fellowship
4. Witnessing (Acts 2:42-
Describe disagreements 47;4:32-37)
Problems in the Early which arose in the early 1.Corruption; (Acts 5:11-11;
church church. Acts8:14-17)
2.Administration, (Acts 6:11-7)
Show how each of these 3.Inclusion of Gentiles (Acts
disagreements were solved. 15:1-21)

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Resolving disagreements State how Christians 1. Prayer Analyzing Peace
among Christians in should resolve 2. Discussion Conflict Harmony
Zambia today. disagreements in Zambia 3. Consulting Scriptures resolution Unity
today. 4. Counselling Analysis

Solving problems in Explain how problems 1.Dialogue Understanding Appreciation

traditional are solved in traditional 2. Consensus
Zambia. Zambia. 3. Co-operation

How different Compare how community 1.Christianity: counselling,

religions solve problems are solved in prayer, confessing, mutual Comparing Awareness
community problems different religions discussion, careful contrasting
investigations
2. Zambian Tradition: in case of
death divination was done, Awareness
revenge, mutual discussions.
3. Islam:
4. Hinduism
CHRISTIAN Reasons why people State different reasons why - To feed themselves and Understanding Endurance
ATTITUDES work. people in Zambia work. families Application Appreciation
TO - To earn money, purchase Responsibility
WORK homes and other necessities.
- To accumulate wealth or
possessions.
Identify from the Bible
People have different passage how work can be Parable of the Talents,
gifts to help them work. used to develop a natural (Matth25:14-30)
God-given ability.
Bible reasons for work Explain Bible reasons for -God’s original purpose, Understanding Awareness

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People to work. (Gen1:26-28) Hard work
-work was appointed for 6
days Exo8:20
-God intended man to find Explaining
his work enjoyable, (ECC
5:18-20)
All workers should be Explain from appropriate -All workers contribute to the Explaining Appreciation
Respected Bible passages the welfare of society. Eph.4:28 Application Hard work
teachings that all workers -manual work is often despised Respect
should be respected but the Bible commands us to
work with our hands 1Thes 4:11
Conflicts over Illustrate with appropriate - (Deuteronomy 24: 14-15; Explaining Awareness
Work values. Bible passages that James 5: 4) Exploitation
exploitation of workers is - (Luke 10: 7) wages and Application
wrong. salaries Responsibility
(Eph. 6: 5-9) Disputes Honesty
Understanding Fairness
State the essential Parable of the workers in the
principles of Christian vineyard (Matt 20:1-16)
behaviour in conflicts over
work values.
Attitudes towards work Identify different attitudes - Just to pass time Identifying Reflection
in Zambia today towards work in Zambia - To support the family
- To have material
Possessions
Compare Christian - To gain prestige
Attitudes towards work attitudes to work with 1. Christianity: should be Comparing Appreciation
in Christianity and those of other religions integrity, diligence, reliability contrasting
other religions and honesty.

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2. Islam: work is a command.
No disrespect for manual
workers.
3. Hinduism: work is a source
of happiness; one should work
without looking for approval or
thanks. Work is for right
motives. Bhagavad-Gita (ch 3
vs 8)
4. Zambian Tradition: everyone
is a worker, neglect to work
result in lack of food.
5 CHRISTIAN Leisure in Zambia Describe leisure time in - After work Identification Awareness
ATTITUDES today Zambia - During weekends e.g.
TO LEISURE swimming, drinking, sports. Happiness
Leisure in the bible State bible reasons for Bible reasons for Leisure Analysing Appreciation
leisure. -relax with family Application Reflection
(Mark 6: 30-32)
-doing good
(John 4: 6-34)
Praising and worshipping God.
(Isaiah 58: 13-14; Psalm 92;
Luke 4: 16)
Resting: Exodus 20: 8-11)
Christian behaviour in State the New Testament - Avoid things of the world (Gal Analysis Self-control
Leisure time activities Standards for Christians in 5:19-21) Application Self-discipline
Leisure time - Have positive thoughts (al
5:22-25)

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Suggest how Christians • Avoid them Understanding Sincerity
should behave in Leisure • Consult with the Bible Analysis Integrity
time situations which Critical Honesty
conflict with their belief. thinking
Leisure in Christianity Compare ideas and 1. Christianity: relaxing, Comparing Appreciation
and other religions. attitudes to Leisure in resting, worshipping God, Contrasting Awareness
Christianity with those of reading the Bible.
other religions. 2. Islam: spending time with
family, visiting friends, sport.
3. Hinduism: Sunday observed
as a day relaxation and rest for
convenience only.
4. Zambian Tradition: no
particular day of rest. Tasks
done every day.
6 CHRISTIAN Attitudes to money and Identify different attitudes Attitudes: saving, spending, Identification Awareness
ATTITUDES possessions in Zambia. to money and Possessions sharing, God given Application
TO MONEY in Zambia. Honesty
AND Identify different ways in Good; hard work, legal Integrity
POSSESSIONS which people acquire business, Accountability
money and possessions Bad; illegal business, Equity
corruption, stealing, charms
Bible teachings on Identify Bible attitudes to -Bible use of wealth (Mark Identification Appreciation
money and Possessions. wealth and possessions 10:21-26) Application Awareness

Illustrate biblical teaching -Biblical warning about wealth

about God’s judgment for (Matt 6:24)
wrong use of wealth -Judgment on wrong use of
wealth (James 5:1-6)

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Christian behaviour in Suggest how Christians -use it to help others Analysis Self-Discipline
situations concerning should behave in -should be earned in an Understanding Honesty
money conflicting situations honest way Explaining Awareness
concerning money and - use it in God’s service Comparing Accountability
Possessions. -store riches in heaven Contrasting Prudence
Appreciation
The rich, find it Explain why it is Proverbs 30:8-9;
difficult to enter God’s difficult for a rich man to Mark 10:22
Kingdom enter the Kingdom of
God. What riches may do,
Discuss the effects of (Matt 13: 22)
wealth on a person’s Life. -What riches cannot do
(Psalms 49:6-9)
- Examples of rich people,
Compare Biblical attitudes (Lk 16:19-26; Mark 10:17- 31)
Attitudes and use of to wealth and use with
wealth in Christianity those of other Religions. 1. Christianity: exploitation
with those of other forbidden; generosity and
Religion. sharing encouraged; wealth
acquired in a honesty way.
2. Islam: saving money
encouraged; lending money is
allowed but taking an interest is
forbidden.
3. Hinduism: wealth should be
acquired in hard working
manner; gathering riches is not
a right goal.
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acquired through hard work;
sharing is vital. Wealth is a
means of prestige.
7 CHRISTIAN Bible teachings on Give an account of Israel’s (1Samuel 8: 4-9,19-20; 9: 2) Narrating Awareness
ATTITUDES Leadership rejection of God in their Leadership Patriotism
TO early history Application Selflessness
LEADERSHIP Identification Appreciation
Describe leadership in the Bad leadership
Bible e.g.
(Judges 9:1-15;
Ezekiel 34:1-10)
Good leaders
e.g.
- (Ezekiel 34:11-16;34:20-31;
Mark 10:35-45; Psalms 72:1-
14; John 13:3-15)
Christian attitudes Identify different Romans 13:1-7 Identification Awareness
to rulers attitudes towards rulers - obey good rulers Comparing Appreciation
- denounce bad rulers Contrasting
Pray for rulers

Attitudes to rulers in Compare Christian 1. Christianity: a leader must be

Christianity and other attitudes to rulers with willing to serve, listen and
religions. those of other religions learn; humble.
2. Islam: cooperative, confident
and God-fearing; of God great
influence.
3.Hinduism: take advice, guide,
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welfare of the people
4. Zambian Tradition: demands
special treatment because of his
position, get into power through
inheritance and consensus.
8 CHRISTIAN Attitudes to marriage in Discuss ideas and purposes Ideas and purpose for marriage Understanding Appreciation
ATTITUDE TO Zambia. for marriage. - prestige Explaining Awareness
SEX AND -to have children
MARRIAGE -status
-companionship
Discuss the effects of Effects of small family
small and large families - No care for aged parents
- Inadequate labour in a home.
Effects of large
- Good education
- Sufficient food
Biblical purposes for Explain the purpose of Genesis, 1:27-28
marriage. marriage Genesis 2:18-25
Mark 10:6-9
1 Cor 7:1-6
Purposes for marriage in Compare ideas and 1. Christianity: for
Christianity and other purposes for marriage in companionship, mutual
religions. Christianity with those of love, faithfulness,
other religion. reproduction, fulfilment of
desires.
2. Islam: Strengthens family
relationship, pro creation,
discourage sin of immorality
3. Hinduism: Procreation, Understanding Awareness

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create family unit,.
4. Zambian Tradition:
Pro creation, strengthen ties,
good of the community
Choosing marriage Illustrate with appropriate Genesis 2:24 Comparing Awareness
partners in Christianity bible passages principles Genesis 24:1-32;50-53 Contrasting Appreciation
and that should guide a Analysis
other religions Christian in choosing a Critical
marriage partner thinking

Compare Christian 1. Christianity: A man should

standard of choosing marry when able to support
marriage partners with himself and wife. Both must be
those found in other Christians, compatible
religions 2.Islam:Parents arrange
marriages,
3.Hinduism: Parents arrange
marriages, Woman pays dowry,
4.Zambian Tradition: Parents
arrange marriages, Man pays
lobola (bride price)
Why some Christians do Explain why some - Because of their physical
not Marry Christians do not marry make up
- some take vows of celibacy
- to give more time to the
things of God(, Matthew 19:10-
12)

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Various attitudes to the Compare various attitudes Christianity: Unmarried are
unmarried adults in to the un married adult in appreciated and accepted for
Christianity and other Christianity and other their commitment for Christ`s
religions religions sake
Islam: regard unmarried adult
as abnormal and uncommon.
May remain unmarried for
religious’ sake
Hinduism: unmarried
considered to be abnormal.
They accept unmarried adults
from other religions.
Zambian Tradition: they are
abnormal and despised and
deficient in reproductive organs
9 HUSBAND AND Responsibilities of Describe the qualities and Responsibilities of good Understanding Respect
WIFE husband and wife in responsibilities the Bible Husband: Identification Responsibility
RELATIONSHIP Christian marriages. demands of a good - protects his wife Faithfulness
husband - supports his wife and Honesty
Family Integrity
- helps train and teach
Children.
Qualities of a good husband:
- Must be understanding
- Caring and loving
Shows respect for his wife.
Describe qualities and Responsibilities of a good
responsibilities the bible wife:
demands of a good wife. - Brings up children and

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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 1. Christianity: husband loves Critical Respect
relationships in attitudes to the husband respects and cares for wife; thinking Responsibility
Christianity and other / wife relationships found husband is head of the family. Application Faithfulness
religions in Christianity with those Wife loves respects and submits Identification Honesty
of other religions. to husbands. Both are equal. Application Integrity
2. Islam: Husband loves wife; Comparing Faithfulness
wife submits to husband. Contrasting
3. Hinduism: husbands loves,
cares for family and wife.
4. Zambian Tradition: husband
plays a dominant role. Wife is
regarded as a property. Not
consulted on family matters.
Beating is allowed. Wife does
all types of manual works.
Adultery and State Bible teaching Adultery
fornication about adultery and -John 8:1-11
fornication -Matthew 5:27-32
Fornication Critical Respect
1 Corinthian 6: 18 thinking Responsibility

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1 Thess 4:3-7 Application Faithfulness
Identification Honesty
Christian standards for Compare Christian Christianity: faithfulness, self- Application Integrity
sexual behaviour with standards for sexual control, abstinence. Comparing Faithfulness
those of modern behaviour with those of Modern Zambia: Contrasting
Zambian Modern Zambian. -abuse of freedom in sexual
behaviour
-disregard of morals
-lack of control leads to STIs
and HIV/AIDS
10 RELATIONSHI Attitudes to family life State different Modern Zambia: Application
PS BETWEEN in Zambia. attitudes to family - Marriages not arranged Effective
PARENTS AND life in modern - Breakdown in family life communication
CHILDREN Zambia - Influence of foreign
Culture
- Problems of extended
Family
State different attitudes to Traditional Zambia:
family life in Traditional - Marriages are arranged
Zambia by parents
- Influence of parents
must not be ignored
The Christian home Identify the characteristics Characteristics: Responsibility
of a Christian home. -start with a Christian Love
marriage Loyalty
- Christ is the head and Care
centre of the home
- Children are trained in
Christian behaviour

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- Cares for others.
Duties of parents to their Explain duties of parents to - Recognise children as God’s Application
children their children gift (Psalm 127: 3-5; Titus Identification
2: 4; 1 Timothy 5:8; 2 Critical
Corinthians 12: 14-15) thinking
- 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
children (Proverbs 22:6)
Duties of children to Explain the duties of - Honour and obey parents Loyalty
their parents children to their parents (Exodus 20: 12; Ephesians Obedience
6:1,2) Respect

- To care for the aged (1

Timothy 5: 4; Mark 7: 9-13)
- To respect elders (1 Peter 5:
5; 1 Samuel 3: 1-14)
Loyalty to God comes Describe how Jesus (Luke 2:41-42)
first in the family demonstrated that loyalty
to God comes first.

Explain the cost of (Luke 9:59-62; 12: 51-53

following Jesus.

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Compare attitudes to child- 1. Christianity: Children
parent relationship in respect and obey their
Christianity and those of parents. Parents train and
other religions discipline their children.
2. Islam: parents provide for
their children; children obey
and respect their parents.
3. 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.

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Contributors and editors

I am indebted to the contributing and editing team who saw this document gain its needed shape:

1. Mr. Simuunza Festus

Teacher, Saint Mary’s secondary School,
Lusaka.
2. Mr. Sata Mukuwe,
Teacher, Lusaka High School,
Lusaka.
3. Mrs. Brenda Daka Timu
Teacher, Lusaka High School

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