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JAMB CRS Past Questions & 2025 Study Guide

A topic-by-topic guide to JAMB Christian Religious Studies — Synoptic Gospels, Acts, Pauline epistles, Old Testament prophets and Christian ethics — with past questions and an AI mock builder.

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Topics that show up every year

1. The Synoptic Gospels

  • Matthew, Mark and Luke — parallel accounts of Jesus's ministry.
  • The parables: Sower, Good Samaritan, Prodigal Son, Talents.
  • Miracles and their meanings.

2. The Acts of the Apostles

  • Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
  • Spread of the early Church — Jerusalem, Antioch, missionary journeys.
  • Conversion of Saul and his missionary work.

3. Pauline Epistles

  • Letters to the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians.
  • Themes: faith, grace, love, unity in the body of Christ.
  • Paul's teachings on Christian conduct and leadership.

4. Old Testament Prophets

  • Amos on social justice. Isaiah on the Messiah.
  • Jeremiah on covenant renewal. Ezekiel on individual responsibility.
  • Distinguish pre-exilic, exilic and post-exilic prophets.

5. The Early Church

  • The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15).
  • Persecution and martyrdom of Stephen.
  • Relationship between Jews and Gentile believers.

6. Christian Ethics

  • Sermon on the Mount — Beatitudes, Lord's Prayer.
  • Christian attitude to wealth, power and government.
  • Marriage, family and Christian leadership.

Study tips that actually move your score

  • Quote scripture references (Book chapter:verse) — examiners reward specificity.
  • Group the parables by theme (kingdom, forgiveness, judgement) for faster recall.
  • Practise at least 40 past questions per sitting to build exam stamina.
  • Link Old Testament prophecies to New Testament fulfilment — repeating JAMB favourite.

Sample JAMB CRS question

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, who showed mercy to the wounded man?

  1. The priest
  2. The Levite
  3. The Samaritan
  4. The innkeeper

Answer: C. The Samaritan bound his wounds and paid for his care (Luke 10:30-37).

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Frequently asked questions

Is JAMB Christian Religious Studies (CRS) hard?
CRS is one of the more predictable JAMB papers — themes repeat heavily across years. Consistent past-question practice usually gets candidates 70+.
How many questions are in JAMB CRS?
JAMB CRS has 40 multiple-choice questions to answer alongside your other three subjects within the 2-hour total session.
Which JAMB CRS topics carry the most marks?
Themes from the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke), the Acts of the Apostles, Pauline epistles, the Old Testament prophets (especially Amos, Isaiah, Jeremiah) and the early Church appear most often.
Are 2024 and 2025 JAMB CRS past questions available?
Yes — recent JAMB CRS past questions are in our question bank. You can also generate AI-built mocks scoped to a specific year, book or theme.

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