Republic of Zambia

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EARLY EDUCATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SYLLABUS

2044
G RADE 10 – 12

Published by the Curriculum Development Centre

P.O Box 50092
Lusaka
2013

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Vision

Quality, lifelong education for all which is accessible, inclusive and relevant to individual, national and global needs and value systems

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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 leaners 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.

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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.

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 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… iv
Acknowledgement ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… v
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. vi

Grade 10
Theme 1 Living in a Changing Society……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1
10.1 Work in a Changing Society…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1
10.2 Leisure in a Changing Society…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
Theme. 2 Order and Freedom in Society…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
10.3 Justice in Society…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ….. 8
10.4 Service in Society……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12

Grade 11
Theme 1 Life………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ….. 15
11.1 Happiness……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ….. 15
11.2 Unending Life………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18
Theme. 2 Man and Woman…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22
11.3 Courtship and Marriage…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
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 11.4 Family Life……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27

Grade 12
Theme 1 Man’s Response through Faith and Prayer…………………………………………………………………………………………. 33
12.1 Man running away from God………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ….. 33
12.2 The search for God………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ….. 36

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INTRODUCTION

The aim of Religious Education is to foster the development of personally held civic, moral and spiritual values. The learners are expected to attain a
suitable level of competence in knowledge and understanding of spiritual, religious and moral values and the traditions within which they have
developed [MOE 1996] .The appreciation of other religions should be drawn from the four main religious traditions in Zambia, [Namely:
Christianity, Hinduism indigenous Zambian beliefs and Islam]

Values and character development occurs over a period of years and within a number of environments. The family being the first institution one
comes in contact with, the influence of the family continues to be extremely important to a child’s character and values development as pupils
progress through Education.

The teaching of Religious Education in schools is different from faith development or Evangelism in churches. There is no room for Church
Doctrines. The teachers have the obligation of tackling religion from an Educational point of view. In this way young people have the benefit of
growing in faith in their churches and coming to a deeper understanding of that commitment as they learn to express it in ways which are intelligible
even to those who belong to a different church or faith?

Religious Education has a special role to play in nation-building because it enables people to overcome the barriers of religious prejudice and to
avoid bigotry and fanatiasm. In order to live together in harmony, people need to or understand one another and accept the fact that others have ways
of viewing the World and God which are fundamentally different. They need to have accurate ideas of what other people believe and do. They must
develop an attitude of openness and tolerance so that they are ready to listen and ask questions instead of making nasty judgments based on
insufficient grounds or in accurate information.

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Moral and Spiritual values embrace the attributes of the individual that contribute to the dignity of man, betterment of self and the community, and to
the general welfare of mankind.

At Grade ten to Twelve levels many of the challenges contained in the principles outlined can be realized in the syllabus.

Syllabus 2044 consists of five major themes:

 Living in a changing society.

 Order and freedom in society
 Life
 Man and Woman
 Man’s response to God through faith and Love

Each theme is divided into Sub-themes, all of which are analyzed from a variety of perspectives to ensure that the topic is covered exhaustively
before pupils are challenged to come to a conclusion which is relevant to their lives.

The four perspectives are:

 Present situation
 African Tradition
 Experiences of churches in Africa
 The Bible
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METHODOLOGY
Learner-centred teaching focuses on learners, who play a Centre role in teaching and learning activities. It gives them opportunity to participate
actively and independently in their learning. With the help of the teacher, they are encouraged to seek an understanding of art activities. A teacher
acts as a facilitator to be built on the learner’s 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
 Pairs
 Project work

TIME ALLOCATION
The time allocated for Religious Education is 2 hours 40 minutes (4 periods /week of 40 minutes each).

ASSESSMENT
This syllabus recommends that two main types of assessment 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
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RATIONALE OF TEACHING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The main aim of this subject is to enable learners appreciate 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
It aims at developing knowledge, skills and positive values of:
1. Develop an understanding and appreciation of spiritual and moral values.

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GRADE 10 GENERAL OUTCOMES:
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

KEY COMPETENCIES

 Demonstrate understanding and appreciation of Spiritual, Moral and religious values and behaviour based on them.
 Acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, necessary to understand and make informed decisions.
 Acquire values necessary for positive human development in a changing World.
 Demonstrate appreciation for other religions.
 Acquire skills in basic field work.

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THEME TOPIC SUB-TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOME KNOWLEDGE SKILL VALUE
LIVING IN A 10.1 Work in 10.1.1 Work in 10.1.1.1 State Different teachings on work:  Appreciation of
CHANGING a present different  Modern society positive attitude to
SOCIETY. changin situatio teachings on  Problems caused by salaried  Decision making work
g n work. employment on daily life
society.  Attitudes to work activities.
 Islam
 Hinduism
10.1.2 work in 10.1.2.1 Identify Characteristics of work in African  Identification of
African characteristi Society: characteristic of Appreciation of team
Traditio cs of work in  Communal,Divided according work work.
nal Traditional to sex age &rank.Basic
Society. needs..

10.1.3 Work in 10.1.3.1 Describe Work in the early church:  Appreciation of

the work in the  Monasteries and work, work
Church early
. church.

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10.1.4 Work in 10.1.4.1 Explain work Work in the Old Testament:  Application of  Awareness of work
the Old in the Old  Benefit mankind Gen 1:26-31 biblical teaching on
Testam Testament.  Oppress people Exodus 1:8 – work
ent. 14:5, 7 -19
 Sabbath law to protect
workers: Exodus 20:8-11
 Respect for each worker:  Respect for worker
Deut 24:5-6, 10-15, 19-22
 Just working conditions:
Jeremiah 22:13-17
 Cooperation Ezra:3:7-9
 Sabbath Law to protect
workers: Exodus 20: 8-11.
 Respect for each worker:  Respect for
Deut 24:5-6, 10 – 15, 19 – 22. workers
 Just working conditions:
Jeremiah 22:13 – 17
 Cooperation: Ezra 3: 7 – 9

New Testaments
teachings on work:
10..1.5 Work in 10.1.5.1 Explain work Appreciation of Talents
Work to develop
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THEME TOPIC SUB-TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOME KNOWLEDGE SKILL VALUE
the in New Testament talents:Mathew25:14-30 Application of Biblical Commitment to service
New Work for service:Mathew25:31-46 teachings on Work.
Testam Jesus and work:Mark6:30-34
ent

10.2 Leisure 10.2.1 leisure in 10.2.1.1 Describe Leisure time activites:  Dession  Appreciation of
in a prese constructive  Constructive leisure time making on construction
changin nt leisure time activities constructive leisure activities
g situati activities  Problems in having leisure
society on abundance leisure time activities
 Hindu Festivals
 Muslim Festivals

10.2.2 Leisure 10.2.2.1 Identify African traditional leisure: (  Identifying  Appreciation of

in traditional Storytelling, dances, traditional way leisure activities
African Zambian sculpture..) of leisure
Traditio way of using
n leisure time

10.2.3 Leisure 10.2.3.1 State church views on leisure: Appreciation of work in

in the church Enjoy life, correct and the churh
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Church views on incorrect view of
leisure renunciation. Constructive
leisure time,eg Charity
work,retreats..

10.2.4 Leisure in 10.2.4.1 Identify Old Leisure in the Old  Application of  Awareness of
the Old Testament Testament: Biblical Biblical teaching
Testam Teachings  Leisure time has a place in teaching on on Leisure
ent. on leisure man; Eccl. 3:1-8 leisure
 Sabbath meant for prayers
and rest: Deut5:12-15,
Psalm 23.

10.2.5 leisure in 10.2.5.1 Identify New

the new testament Leisure in the New Application of Biblical Awareness of Biblical
testame teachings on Testament: teaching on Leisure teachings on Leisure.
nt Leisure.  Jesus found time for
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different activities: Mk 2:
23-28
 Purpose of Sabbath- Mt.
6:25-34
 Trust in God
 Peace and joy to be
complete in leisure-
Revelation 21:1-4
ORDER AND 10.3.1 JUSTICE 10.3.1.1 Describe Teachings on Justice and  Awareness of
FREEDOM 10.3 Justice IN different injustice: Analysis of situations Justice and
IN SOCIETY in Society PRESEN teachings on  Forms of injustice injustice in
T Justice and  Hindu teaching on justice society.
SITUATI injustice  Muslim teaching on social
ON justice

10.3.2 JUSTICE 10.3.2.1 Explain  Appreciation of

IN traditional Traditional ideas about Decision making on traditional ideas
TRADITI ideas about justice :reconcliation,non various situations on justice
ONAL justice exploitation,compesation
SOCIET  Types of
Y injustice:mistrust,jealousy,
witch hunting….
10.3.3 Justice in 10.3.3.1 State the  Ideas about justice in the Application of justice Awareness of justice in
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the Church ideas about church :African Slave Trade, the church
justice in Slavery, Social Justice
the church
10.3.4 Justice in 10.3.4.1 Describe Old Old Testament teaching on  Application of
the Old Testament justice: Biblical  Appreciation of
Testam teachings on  Laws tried to protect the teaching on Jus Biblical teaching
ent justice poor Exodus 22:21-27,  Tice on justice
Exodus 23:1-8
 Prophets spoke against
injustice; 1 Sam 12:1-13’1
Kings 21:1-21
 Religious practices demand
justice ; Amos 5:21-24,
Isaiah 1:10-17, Isaiah 58:1-
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10.3.5 Justice in 10.3.5.1DescribeNew New Testament Teachings on

the Testament Justice:
New teachings on  Denouncing Injustice in Application of Biblical Appreciation of Biblical
Testam Justice society:Mark 12:38-40; teachings on justice teachings on justice
ent  Judging others: Luke:21-48
 Creating Justice: Luke5:21-
48
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 Concern for justice towards
the poor:James2:1-19

10.4.1 Service 10.4.1.1 Describe  Application of  Awareness of

in authority in Authority in modern good good leadership
10.4 Service present modern society: leadership styles
in Society Situatio society  Characteristics of a good styles
n leader
 Examples of leaders who
served people in Zambia
 Authority in Hinduism
 Authority in Islam
 Analysis of use  Awareness of
 of authority authority in
10.4.2 Service 10.4.2.1 Explain ways Authority in Zambian Zambian
in authority Traditions: Traditional
Africa was By inheritance, chosen on society
n practiced in special ability, through
Traditi Zambian courage
on tradition
10.4.3 Service Application of service  Awareness of
in the 10.4.3.1 Explain ways Service and authority in the virtues service virtues
churc in which church:
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h. service and  Shared responsibility
authority  Servant leadership.
were  Protection of the poor and
expressed in the weak.
the church  Church leaders who used
their authority for service.

10.4.4 Service 10.4.4.1 Explain Teachings on service and   Awareness of

and teachings on service authority in the Old  Application of biblical teaching
Authori and authority from Testament: Biblical on service and
ty in Old Testament  Authority of God over teaching on authority
the Old creation: Psalm 136 service and
Testam  Strengths and weakness of authority.
ent. Moses as a leader Exodus 2:
11-16,
 Messaiah foretold to be a
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good leader. Ezekiel 34:1-
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10.4.5 Service 10.4.5.1 Explain Teachings on service and
and teachings on authority in the New
Authori service and Testament: Application of Biblical Appreciation of Biblical
ty in authority  Jesus the good shepherd Teachings on service teachings on service and
the from the :John 10:11-16 and A authority Authority.
New New  Jesus teaching on humility
Testam Testament and suffering in service:
ent Mark 10:32-45
 Jesus demonstrated
humility in service: John
13:1-15
 Paul’s authority to service
the church: Col. 1:24-29
 Christian service: Eph. 4:1-
23.

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 GRADE 11 :KEY COMPETENCES

Exhibit the meaning of happiness and pleasure

Demonstrate sympathy and empathy for those suffering and bereaved.
Identify values that build family life
Exhibit correct meaning of courting and dating

GENERAL OUTCOMES:
Develop a holistic view and knowledge of spiritual ,moral and religious values which are relevant to the learner’s awareness of life
Demonstrate a synthesis and assimilation of spiritual, moral and religious values and behavior based upon them

THEME TOPIC SUB-TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOME CONTENT

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUE
Life 11.1 11.1.1 11.1.1.1 Describe Happiness in modern Awareness of aspects
Happiness Happines happiness in Zambia society: Decision making in that make people
s in modern  Things that make various situations happy.
present Zambia people happy ; money.
situation society Car good clothes..
 Hinduism: Moksha
 Islam: pilgrimage to
Mecca
 Difference between
pleasure and happiness
11.1.2 11.1.2.1 describe Happiness in Traditional  Awareness of
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s in traditional  Having many wives and happiness in
African Zambian children,status,harmony Zambian
Tradition. society . Tradition

11.1.3 11.1.3.1 Describe Happiness in the early  Appreciation of

Happines happiness in church: 
s in the the early  Examples of Christians 
church. church who expressed  church teachings
happiness in the midst  Managing on happiness
of suffering :Ignatius of Crisis in
Antioch, Ugandan stress
Martyrs.
11.1.4 11.1.4.1 Explain the Happiness in the Old
Happines teaching Testament:  Application Awareness of Old
s in the about of Biblical Testament teachings on
Old happiness in  Life is a mixture of joys teaching on Happiness.
Testame the Old and sorrows:Ecc 3:1-8 happiness
nt Testament  God’s ways to
happiness: Psalm 37
 Jeremiah’s plea to
return to God:
Jeremiah 2:1-13
 Source of happiness ;
Jeremiah 30:10-22
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11.1.5 11.1.5.1 Happiness in the New

Testament:

Happiness in the Explain the teaching  Attitudes that bring

New about happiness; Mathew 5:1-
Testame happiness in 10
nt the Old  Zacchaeus’s happiness ;
Testament Luke 19:1-10
 People’s sorrow to
happiness; John 16;16-
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 Attitudes to experience
happiness; Phil. 4:4-7
 Love is a basis for
happiness 1 Cor. 13
11.2 Unending 11.2.1 Unending 11.2.1.1 State Death and life after
life Life in different death:  Management  Awareness of
present teachings on  Attitudes and reaction of emotions the existence of
situation. death and to death life after death.
life after  Hindu -Reincarnation
death  Islam-Resurrection
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11.2.2 unending 11.2.2.1 Describe Unending life in the  Awareness of
life in Traditional Zambian Traditional teachings on
african beliefs society: unending life.
TRADITIO teachings  Spirit of the ancestors
N. about live on.
unending life  Ways in which spirits
in the are honoured
Zambian  Beliefs about death
Traditional
society
11.2.3 Ideas 11.2.3.1 State ideas Life after death in the Awareness of life after
about life about life church: Reflection on life death.
after after death  Fear of death entered about death.
death in in the church the church
the  Death, judgment,
Church. heaven, hell and
immortality
11.2.4 Teachings 11.2.4.1 Explain Teachings on unending  Application  Awareness of
about teachings on life in the of Biblical Biblical
death in unending life OldTestatment: teachings on teachings on
the Old in the Old  Meaning of Sheol and unending unending Life
testamen Testament its importance; Isaiah Life
t 38:9-20
 Hebrew belief on
unending life Psalm 16,
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11:44
11.2.5 Unending 11.2.5.1 Explain
life in the teachings on Unending life in the
NewTest unending life NewTestament:
ament. in the New  Jesus power over
Testament death;. John 11:44,
 Nature of resurrected
body:1 Cor. 15:1-28;1
Corinth15:51-58
 Golden rule in relation
to unending life. Luke
10:25-28
 Love for neighbor Luke
14:12-14
 Source of eternal life
John 5:24-29
 Images of joy of life
after death Revelation
22:1-5
MAN AND 11.3 Courtship 11.3.1 Courtship 11.3.1.1 Describe  Decision  Awareness of
WOMAN and and courtship Courtship and marriage making teaching on
marriage marriage and marriage in modern society: amidst courtship and
in in modern  Courtship before challenges marriage
Present society marriage
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boy-girl relationship
 Appropriate sexual
behaviours and
consistency with values
 Qualities of a marriage
partner
 Hindu ideas on
courtship and marriage
 Islam-commitment.
11.3.2 Courtship 11.3.2.1 Describe Courtship and marriage  Awareness of
and courtship in African society: Decision marriage issues
marriage and marriage  Purpose of Lobola making on in African
in African in African  Preparation for marriage society
Tradition tradition marriage issues.  Appreciation of
 Contrast between customs on
present and traditional marriage issues.
marriage
 Effective
communication .
11.3.3 Courtship 11.3.3.1 State the Characteristics of Appreciation of
and characteristi Christian marriage: teachings on Christian
marriage cs of a Family life in the marriage and family life.
in the Christian church,reformers&famil
Church marriage y,Zambian churches and
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11.3.4 Courtship 11.3.4.1 Explain Courtship and marriage Application of  Appreciation of
and teachings on in the Old Testament: Biblical teachings on Biblical teaching
Marriage courtship  Hebrew beliefs of marriage. on marriage
in the Old and marriage marriage; Gen. 2:18-25
Testame in the Old  Circumstances in which
nt. Testament divorce was permitted;
Deut. 24:1
 Divorce was later
condemned Malachi
2:13-16
 Elements of good
marriage relationship;
Hosea 2:1- 3:1
11.3.5 Courtship 11.3.5.1 Describe Courtship and marriage Application of New Awareness of new
and courtship in the New Testament: Testament teachings Testament teaching on
Marriage and marriage  Jesus healed an on courtship and courtship and marriage
in the in the New unfaithful woman ; marriage.
new Testament John 4:16-19
Testame  Jesus teaching on
nt. monogamy:Mark 10:1-
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 Marriage as a
covenant:Ephesians
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 Qualities of an ideal
partner;1corinth7:1-7
11.4 Family 11.4.1 Family life 11.4.1.1 State Changes in family life : Making Awareness of
life in different  Effects of STI’s and informed changes in
present changes that HIV/AIDS on a family decision on family life
situation. have  Conflicts between life styles
occurred in partners and children and Appreciation of
family life in  Roles of parents and relationships changes in
modern children family life.
Zambia,  Sources of
misunderstanding and
conflicts
 Duties of parents and
children in Islam and
Hinduism.
11.4.2 Family life 11.4.2.1 Discuss the Family life in African  Appreciation of
in African ideas about tradition: family life in
Tradition family life in  Types of African
al Society African families:(Matrilineal, Traditional
tradition patrilineal)
 polygamy
  Application  Appreciation of
11.4.3 Family life 11.4.3.1 Explain Family life in the of Biblical Biblical teaching
in the teachings on church: teachings on on family life.
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 Church family life in  Love is fundamental, family life
the church  Fostering family life
 God`s plan for family
life.
11.4.Family life in 11.4.4.1 Discuss Old Testament Application of Old Appreciation of Old
the Old teachings on Teachings on Family Testament teachings Testament teachings on
Testame family life in life: on family life. family life.
nt the Old  Children a gift from
Testament God: Gen 15:2 and
Psalm 127:3
 Value of children :1 Sam
1:1-18
 Respect for parents;
Deut. 5:16
 Disciplining children Pr.
22:15-23, 15-14,29; 15-
17
 Importance of
monogamy :Gen. 2:1-7

 Appreciation of New
 Application of New Testament Teachings on
11.4.5 Family life 11.4.5.1 Explain Family life in the New: Testament teachings family life
in the teachings on Testament: on family life.
New family life in  Love of God is a basis
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nt Testament  The basis of family life;
Eph. 6:1-4, 1 Peter 3:1-8

GRADE 12: KEY COMPETENCES

Demonstrate understanding of evasion in different religions

Demonstrate understanding of the search for God in different religions

THEME TOPIC SUB-TOPIC SPECIFIC CONTENT

OUTC KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUE
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MAN’S 12.Man`s 12.1.1 Man 12.1.1.1 Man `s Evasion from God:  Awareness of
RESPONSE evasion `evasi Discus  Substitute for God(Materialism) Reflection on existence of evasion in
THROUGH from on s  Evasion in Islam God. modern society
FAITH AND God from man`s
PRAYER God evasio
in n from
prese God in

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situati n
on Zambi
a
societ
y
12.1.2 12.1.2.1 Evasion in African society:  Awareness of
Evasio Explai Magic, Divination, ,charms and evasion in
n in n witchcraft.. African society.
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12.1.3 12.1.3.1 State Evasion in the church: Decision making in one Faithfulness to God`s
Evasio evasio Divisions, Immorality,Idolatory.. `way of life. standards
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12.1.4 12.1.4.1 Evasion in the Old Testament:  Application of Old  Appreciation of
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n in be 26: teachings on evasion in the
the evasio  Hebrew had to be reminded to evasion . Bible
Old n in worship God ; Isaiah 1:10-17
Testa the  God desired avoiding Sin: Ezekiel
ment Old 28:1-10
Testa  God rebuked the king of Tyre;
ment Psalm 53:1-6
12.1.5 12.1.5.1 State Evasion in the New Testament: Application of New Awareness of New
evasio teachi  Warning against greed; Luke. Testament teachings on Testament teachings on
n in ngs on 12:13-21 Evasion. Evasions.
the Evasio  Selfishness is a way of turning
New n in away from God; Luke 16:19-31.
Testa the  Jesus refused to turn away from
ment New God; Matthew 4:1-11
Testa  Teachings on faith ; Matthew 7:7-
ment 11
12.2 The 12.2.1 Search 12.2.1.1 Reflecting on the  Awareness of
search for Descri Search for God: Existence of God search for God
for God God be Prayer,scriptures… in modern
in search  Hinduism; prayer society
prese for  Islam;submission to God.
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for Identif  Attributes of God attributes of God teachings on
God y  Stories about relationship in African society. God in African
in teachi between God and people Traditional
Africa ngs on  Traditional Zambian religious
n God in rituals,
Tradit Africa  spirits of the ancestors.
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12.2.3 Seach 12.2.3.1 Search for God in the early church  Awareness of
for Explai  Moral search for God
God n the reformers,philosophers,T in the Church
in the search hose attracted to sects.
churc for  The role of the church eg
h God in preaching the gospel ,charity
the works …
early
church
12.2.4 Search 12.2.4.1 State Teachings on search for God;  Application of Old  Awareness of
for teachi God is kind and all Testament search for God
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the about  God is a keeper and protector of search for God Testament
Old search His word; Psalm 105:26-43
Testa for  All nations will be included Isaiah
ment God in 56:6-8
the
Old
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12.2.5 Search 12.2.5.1 Relate Search for God in the New Application of New  Awareness of
for teachi Testament; Testament Teaching on New Testament
god in ngs  Christ is the answer :Heb 1:1-2 search for God. teachings on
the about  Search for God ; Luke 11:29-32 search for God.
New search  Paul’s teaching on pagans
Testa for Rom1:18-32
ment God in  Pagans as a true seeker for God
the Acts 17:16-34
New  Salvation is revealed through
Testa Christ: Eph. 1:13
ment

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 SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CHART

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2044 10-12

TOPIC GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
MAJOR THEME:  Interdependence of work in modern
Man in a Changing Zambia.
Society  Problems arising from salaried
Sub- theme: employment and industrialization.
working in a  Teachings of Islam about work
changing society  Work among Hindus
 Attitudes towards work in Traditional
Zambian Societies.
 Work in early church.
 Teachings of the Bible about work
Leisure in a  Present day types of leisure activities.
changing society  Constructive leisure time activities.
 Problems involved in having
abundance of leisure.
 Hindu religious festivals.
 Muslim festivals.
 Leisure in African Tradition.
 Church’s view on leisure time
 Bible teaching on leisure
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MAJOR THEME:  Justice and injustice in present day
order and freedom societies.
in society  Forms of injustice within a social
Sub-theme: Justice system
in Society  Steps needed for someone to have an
informed vision.
 Hindu and Islam teachings on Justice.
 Justice in African Traditional
societies.
 Slavery as a form of injustice in the
early church.
 Bible teachings on Justice
Service in Society  Authority in modern Zambian society.
 Characteristics of a good leader.
 Authority for service.
 Authority in Hinduism and in Islam.
 Authority in Zambian Traditional
Societies.
 Authority in the early church.
 Bible teaching on authority.
MAJOR THEME:  Happiness in modern
LIFE Zambian today.
Sub-theme:  Difference between

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Happiness happiness and pleasure.
 Hindu teaching on
happiness
 Islam teaching on
Happiness
 Happiness in Traditional
Zambian societies.
 Happiness in the early
church.
 Teaching on happiness in
the Bible.
Unending life  Attitudes towards death in
present day society.
 Reactions to death.
 Hindu’s ideas of life after
death.
 Islamic teaching on life
after death
 The teaching of the church
on life after death
 The Biblical understanding
of unending life.
MAJOR THEME:  Current trends on family
MAN AND life.
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WOMAN  Teachings of Hinduism on
Sub-theme: family family life.
life  Teachings of Islam on
family life.
 Ideas about family life in
African Traditional
 Teachings about family life
in church History.
 Bible teachings about
family life.
Courtship and  Courtship and marriage in
marriage present day society.
 Courtship and marriage in
Hinduism.
 Courtship and marriage in
Islam.
 Courtship and marriage in
African Tradition.
 Courtship and marriage in
the early church.
 Biblical teachings on
courtship and marriage
 Search for God in Zambian
MAJOR THEME: modern society.
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MAN’S  Ideas about the search for
RESPONSE TO God in Islam.
GOD THROUGH  Ideas about search for God
FAITH AND in Hinduism.
LOVE  Bible teachings on search
Sub-theme: Man’s for God.
search for God
Man’s turning away  Evasion of God in Zambian
from God. modern society.
 Evasion of God in
Hinduism.
 Evasion of God in Islam.
 Evasion of God in African
Traditional society.
 Evasion of God in the
history of the early church.
 Bible teachings on evasion
of God

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