Our Religion : Different Types of Religion In Nigeria

Table of Contents

Subject : 

Social Studies

Term :

First Term

Week:

Week 8

Class :

Primary 4 / Basic 4 / Grade 4 /Year 4

 

Previous lesson : Pupils have previous knowledge of

WAYS OF CULTURAL PRESERVATION

that was taught in their previous lesson

 

Topic :

Our Religion

Behavioural objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

  • Explain the ,meaning of religion
  • What is Religion?
  • Types of Religion
  • Mode of worship in different religious practices
  • Material for each worship e.g. Candle, music
  • Holy Bible, beads, Quran.

 

Instructional Materials :

  • Wall charts
  • Pictures
  • Related Online Video
  • Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching :

  • Class Discussion
  • Group Discussion
  • Asking Questions
  • Explanation
  • Role Modelling
  • Role Delegation

 

Reference Materials :

  • Scheme of Work
  • Online Information
  • Textbooks
  • Workbooks
  • 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
  • Workbooks

Content : 

What is Religion ? 

Religion is the mode or method of worship of a particular group of people . There are many religious sects or groups in Nigeria but the most common ones are

  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Traditional Religion

 

MODE OF WORSHIP AND MATERIALS IN DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS PRACTICES

CHRISTIANITY : This is the religion of the followers of Christ . The followers of Jesus Christ are called Christians although there are many denominations of Christians spread all over Nigeria . examples of christian groups in Nigeria are  The Medalist Church , The Anglican Communion , The Apostolic Church , Foursquare Gospel Church  , Deeper life Bible

Christianity was introduced in Nigeria by Christian missionaries.

Christian believe in one God and Jesus Christ.

All Christian use the Holy Bible to pray and teach the words of God. Other materials used by Christians are candles, Olive oil, beads, Musical instrument. Most Christian goes their place of worship on Sundays while some go on Saturdays and weekdays. Their place of worship is called CHURCH.

 

 ISLAM : This is the religion of the moslems . We have different types of Islamic sects spread all over Nigeria . Examples of Islamic sects are  Nadwat  at Igbosere in Lagos Island , ,Anwar Ul Islam Movement of Nigeria, 

, Nasfat , Teblicq , Alsunar etc

Islam was introduced to Nigeria by the Arabs, Muslims believe in one God and Prophet Muhammad as his messenger or the prophet of Allah.

Muslims use the Quran as their holy book. They worship in the mosques and they pray five times daily. Their major material of worship is the bead.

 

 AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION : This is the oldest form of religion in Nigeria . This form of religion had been in existence before the introduction of Christianity and Islam into Nigeria . The traditional form of worship was so powerful in the olden days that it cut across of facet of life of our forefathers . The invocation of traditional gods was well established inevents like coronations, wedding , house warmimg or child dedication

Traditional worshipers practice in the shrine and believe in some objects as their God. These objects vary from different tribes or villages and they are called different name. Like some Yoruba call their Gods the god of thunder (Sango), god of fertility. Some Igbos call their God Amadioha, chukwu. Hausa call their ALLAH.

Some of the objects they worship are iron, wood, tree etc. traditional worshipers worship in the shrine. They worship God through their ancestors and spirit. Traditional religion is the oldest religion before Islam and Christianity.

 

 

 

 

Presentation

 

The topic is presented step by step

 

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

 

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

 

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

 

 

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 by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

Evaluation

1. What is religion

2. Mention Three major types of religion in Nigeria

3. Write out the places of worship of the three major types of religion in Nigeria

4. What is Religion?

5. Mention Three Types of Religion

6.Explain the days and  mode of worship in different religious practices

7. Material for each worship e.g. Candle, music

8. Describe the Holy Bible, beads, or the Holy  Quran.

 

Assignment

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about

Religion PracticeÂ