Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: JSS 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 11
Topic: Names of Churches and Their Founders in Nigeria 🇳🇬
Sub-topic: Significant Churches and Their Founders
Duration: 45 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to recall information about the basic concepts of Christianity.
Key Words: Churches, Founders, Nigeria, Christian Religious Studies
Behavioral Objectives:
- Students should be able to list at least five major churches in Nigeria.
- Students should identify the founders of each mentioned church.
- Students should understand the historical context of the establishment of these churches.
Embedded Core Skills: Critical thinking, Recall, Research, Communication
Learning Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Textbooks on Christian Religious Studies
- Printed images of church founders
- Handouts with a list of churches and founders
Content:
- Introduction to the importance of understanding the history of churches in Nigeria.
- Presentation of a list of major churches and their founders.
- Brief historical background of each church and its founder.
List 20 names of church and their founders names in Nigeria 🇳🇬
- Redeemed Christian Church of God – Pastor E.A. Adeboye
- Winners’ Chapel – Bishop David Oyedepo
- Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries – Dr. D.K. Olukoya
- Deeper Life Bible Church – Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
- Christ Embassy – Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
- Living Faith Church Worldwide – Bishop David Oyedepo
- The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) – Prophet T.B. Joshua
- Christ Apostolic Church – Joseph Ayo Babalola
- The Apostolic Church – Pastor Samuel Adegboyega
- Assemblies of God Church – Reverend Ejim
- Celestial Church of Christ – S.B.J. Oshoffa
- Anglican Church of Nigeria – Henry Townsend
- Presbyterian Church of Nigeria – Hope Waddell
- Methodist Church Nigeria – Thomas Birch Freeman
- Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) – SIM missionaries
- Nigerian Baptist Convention – Thomas Jefferson Bowen
- Cherubim and Seraphim Movement – Moses Orimolade Tunolase
- United African Methodist Church – James Johnson
- Lutheran Church of Nigeria – J.F. Lutz
- Catholic Church in Nigeria – Missionaries and local priests
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God was founded by Pastor ____________. a) John Smith b) E.A. Adeboye c) Mary Johnson d) David Oyedepo
- Bishop David Oyedepo is associated with the establishment of ____________. a) Deeper Life Bible Church b) Winners’ Chapel c) Christ Embassy d) Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries
- The founder of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries is Dr. ____________. a) Joseph Ayo Babalola b) D.K. Olukoya c) W.F. Kumuyi d) Chris Oyakhilome
- Pastor W.F. Kumuyi is known for founding ____________. a) Winners’ Chapel b) Deeper Life Bible Church c) The Synagogue, Church of All Nations d) Living Faith Church Worldwide
- The Synagogue, Church of All Nations, was led by Prophet ____________. a) Moses Orimolade Tunolase b) T.B. Joshua c) S.B.J. Oshoffa d) Henry Townsend
- The Christ Apostolic Church was founded by Apostle ____________. a) Samuel Adegboyega b) Hope Waddell c) Joseph Ayo Babalola d) Thomas Birch Freeman
- The Anglican Church of Nigeria traces its roots back to ____________. a) Henry Townsend b) Thomas Jefferson Bowen c) John Smith d) David Oyedepo
- The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria has its origins with missionary ____________. a) Thomas Jefferson Bowen b) Hope Waddell c) Moses Orimolade Tunolase d) James Johnson
- Methodism in Nigeria began through the efforts of Reverend ____________. a) J.F. Lutz b) Thomas Birch Freeman c) James Johnson d) David Oyedepo
- The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement was founded by ____________. a) S.B.J. Oshoffa b) Moses Orimolade Tunolase c) Thomas Jefferson Bowen d) Henry Townsend
- The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has roots in the work of ____________. a) SIM missionaries b) J.F. Lutz c) Hope Waddell d) Samuel Adegboyega
- The Nigerian Baptist Convention was established by Reverend ____________. a) Moses Orimolade Tunolase b) Thomas Birch Freeman c) Joseph Ayo Babalola d) Thomas Jefferson Bowen
- The Celestial Church of Christ was founded by ____________. a) Moses Orimolade Tunolase b) S.B.J. Oshoffa c) Joseph Ayo Babalola d) Thomas Birch Freeman
- The United African Methodist Church has its roots with missionary ____________. a) James Johnson b) J.F. Lutz c) Hope Waddell d) Thomas Jefferson Bowen
- The Catholic Church in Nigeria was established by ____________. a) Missionaries and local priests b) Moses Orimolade Tunolase c) Samuel Adegboyega d) Thomas Jefferson Bowen
Presentation:
- Step 1 (Revision): The teacher revises the previous topic on basic concepts of Christianity, ensuring students have a solid foundation.
- Step 2 (Introduction): The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining the significance of understanding the history of churches in Nigeria.
- Step 3 (Teacher’s Activities):
- Present a list of churches and founders on the whiteboard.
- Share printed images and brief histories of each founder.
- Encourage questions and class discussions.
- Learners Activities:
- Take notes on the listed churches and founders.
- Participate in class discussions.
- Ask questions for clarification.
Assessment:
- Informal assessment through class discussions and student participation.
- Written assignment: Students compile a short essay on the importance of founders in shaping church history.
Evaluation:
- Who founded the Redeemed Christian Church of God?
- Mention three churches founded by missionaries.
- Explain the significance of understanding church history.
- List two churches founded by indigenous Nigerians.
- What role did missionaries play in the establishment of churches in Nigeria?
- Identify the founder of the Celestial Church of Christ.
- Discuss one major contribution of a church founder to Nigerian society.
- Name a church founded in the 19th century.
- How does understanding church history contribute to religious tolerance?
- Describe the historical context of the establishment of the Anglican Church in Nigeria.
Conclusion: The teacher goes around to assess students’ understanding, provides feedback, and addresses any additional questions. The lesson concludes with a reminder of the importance of knowing the founders of churches in Nigeria
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