Program Summary
Education and Religious Studies is a course that combines the study of religion—its beliefs, practices, and historical development—with the principles and methods of teaching. It covers areas such as biblical studies, theology, ethics, world religions, philosophy of religion, and African traditional religion, alongside educational subjects like pedagogy, curriculum development, classroom management, and educational psychology. The program prepares students to teach religious studies effectively at the secondary and tertiary levels. Graduates can work as religious education teachers, curriculum developers, education officers, counselors, or in religious and community-based organizations.