Names of God in Nigerian Languages
Subject:
Christian Religious Knowledge
Term:
First Term
Week:
Week 1
Class:
JSS 1 / BASIC 7
Previous lesson: Pupils have previous knowledge of
CRS JSS 1 EXAMS QUESTIONS THIRD TERM
that was taught in their previous lesson
Topic:
Names of God in Nigerian Languages
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- say the meaning of God
- write out the attributes of God
- list the names of God in Nigerian Languages
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
Names of God in Nigerian Languages
WHO DO YOU THINK GOD IS?
CONTENT
The Meaning of God
The Attributes of God
Names of God in Nigerian Languages
The Meaning of God
God is the Almighty. The creator of Heaven and earth and everything that is therein. He is all knowing, all seeing and ever-present God. God is defined as the Supreme Being of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, creator and ruler of the universe.
God is generally accepted as the creator of the world. When there was no heaven and earth there has been God. God is the uncreated spirit being who existed before the beginning of time.
God is the Almighty and most powerful Lord of the universe, because He is the creator of all creatures. God is also the provider of all needs. Before He created man, He knew that man would eat, and so he created countless plants bearing fruits for him to eat.
He has final authority and power over everything created. E.g. weather, seasons, storms, floods, earthquakes, man, sun, moon, mountains, rivers, etc.
The Attributes of God
God is the Almighty, the Creator, the Omnipotent, Omniscience, Omnipresent, Sovereign God the Great Healer, the Sustainer of heaven and earth, God is Love, Kind, Just, Holy, the most Powerful, Merciful, God is Invisible.
Names of God in Nigerian Languages
Various tribes in Nigeria call God different names based on their beliefs and attributes of God e.g.
The Yoruba call God Olodumare, Olorun, etc., meaning the owner of sky, the owner of heaven and king of wonders respectively.
The Igbos call God – Chukwu or Chineke meaning the Great Spirit, God the creator.
Nupe call God Soko, that is the owner of the world.
The Hausas/Fulanis call God – Ubangiji, meaning the Supreme Being.
The Urhobos call God – Oghene, that is, the creator.
The Ijaws call God Tamara, Egbesu that is, the supreme protector.
Ibibio/Efikcall Abasi meaning Great God.
Itsekiri call God Oritse, meaning Creator or Mighty God.
The Edos call Osanobua meaning the Source of all being and sustainer of the world.
The Gbagyi call God Shekwoi meaning one who was there before their ancestors.
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 concludes the lesson by giving out a 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 makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
Evaluation
- Who is God?
- List and explain five attributes of God.
- Write out the names of God in five Nigerian tribes.
