Roles of Religious Bodies In Nigeria In Economic Growth and Development
Subject :
Social Studies
Topic :
Traditional Marriage
Class :
Primary 5 / Basic 5 / Year 5
Term :
First Term
Week :
Week 12
Reference Materials : .
- Online materials
- Scheme of work
- Textbooks
Instructional Materials
- Holy Bible
- Holy Quran
- Pictures of Religious riot scenes
Previous Knowledge :
The pupils have previous knowledge of
Controlling Religious Intolerance In Nigeria
that was taught in the previous lesson
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
1. Explain the meaning of religious groups
2. Give examples of religious bodies in Nigeria
3. State ways Religious bodies in Nigeria can have positive impact on growth and development on Nigerian economy
- Explanation
- Demonstration
- Questions and Answers
- Role Modelling
Content :
What are religious bodies
Religious bodies are the religious group of people with related common practices, faith and beliefs. These bodies develop their members by teaching moral, social, spiritual financial and emotional values.
Examples of Religious Bodies in Nigeria
Examples of Traditional Religious Bodies :
Examples of Traditional religious bodies in Nigeria are the
sopona worshippers,
the igunnuko worshippers,
the olókùn worshipers,
the Sango worshippers,
the Obatala worshippers,
the Amadioha worshippers, etc
Examples of Christian Religious Bodies In Nigeria
Christian Religious Bodies are
The Apostolic Church
Deeper Christian Life Ministry
Anglican Communion
The Christ Apostolic Church
The Celestial Church of God
Roman Catholic,
the Church Missionary Society (CMS),
the Baptist Convention
the Pentecostal Movement,
The foursquare gospel church etc
Examples of Islamic Religious Bodies In Nigeria
Islamic Religious Bodies are
the Ansar-ud-deen,
Nasfat society
The Sufi Islamic group
the Ahmadiyya
the Nawar-ud-deen sects,
The teblic Islamic group
DUTIES OR ROLES OF RELIGIOUS BODIES IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
- Preaching of religious tolerance, forgiveness, love, peace and restitution.
- Educating their members on charitable giving.
- Provision of education and educational facilities for public schools.
- Provision of health services for their members
- Encouraging members on financial empowerment by preaching, admonishing and training their members on the needs to be financially independent
- Encouragement of peaceful coexistence among members and non members of their religious bodies
- Provision of social amenities such as roads,(Shimawa road by Redeem church) water, markets, etc.
Evaluation
Write out five ways by which religious bodies could aid in economic and financial growth and development
1.________
2._________
3. ________
4. ________
5. ________
Conclusion :
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written. He or she does the necessary corrections when the need arises.
Assignment :
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about
