Getting ready for the JAMB UTME requires more than just reading randomly, you need to focus on the right materials. For candidates offering Christian Religious Studies (CRS), JAMB has consistently emphasized specific textbooks that align closely with the official syllabus. Using these recommended books will help you understand biblical themes, answer questions accurately, and avoid wasting time on irrelevant books.
Christian Religious Studies is one of the subjects where high scores are very achievable, if you use the right materials. The JAMB-recommended textbooks listed below are more than enough to prepare you for the 2026/2027 UTME.
JAMB 2026/2027 Recommended Christian Religious Studies Textbooks
1. Exam Focus Christian Religious Knowledge for WASSCE and SSCE
- Author(s):Â Adetunji, P.G. et al (2000)
- Description:Â Provides simplified summaries of key biblical topics and includes exam-based questions ideal for UTME revision.
2. Christian Religious Knowledge for Secondary Schools (Books 1–3)
- Author(s):Â Adeyemo, I.O. et al (1998)
- Description:Â Breaks down major Old and New Testament themes, with exercises that reinforce understanding.
3. Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools (Books 1–3)
- Author(s):Â Adeyinka, A.A. et al (1991)
- Description:Â Covers essential CRS lessons with detailed explanations, moral teachings, and scriptural applications.
4. Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools (Books 1–3)
- Author(s):Â Dopamu, A. et al (1990)
- Description:Â A well-structured CRS series that covers core biblical themes with review questions after each topic.
5. Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools (Books 1–3)
- Author(s):Â Ilori, J.A. et al (1980)
- Description:Â Provides explanations of biblical events, stories, and moral lessons at a foundation level.
6. Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools
- Author(s):Â Adigwe, H.A. et al (2004)
- Description:Â Gives clear explanations of biblical concepts, making it suitable for quick study and revision.
7. Round-Up for SSCE Christian Religious Knowledge: A Complete Guide
- Author(s):Â Izuchukwu, A.E. et al (1997)
- Description:Â A comprehensive revision guide that summarises CRS topics and provides practice questions.
8. Themes from Selected Epistles (Vol. 1–III)
- Author(s):Â Aghaeghuna, E.O.N. (1988)
- Description:Â Focuses on key teachings in the New Testament Epistles, including context, messages, and interpretation.
9. Gospel Parallels: A Synopsis of the First Three Gospels
- Author(s):Â Throckmorton, B.H. Jr. (1966)
- Description:Â Aligns Matthew, Mark, and Luke side-by-side to help students compare their accounts and teachings.
10. THE BIBLE, Revised Standard Version
- Author(s):Â Bible Society Publishing House (1971)
- Description:Â The primary text for CRS; includes all scriptural passages required for UTME study.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The listed CRS textbooks are aligned with the JAMB syllabus and have been consistently recommended for UTME preparation. JAMB sets questions based on these texts and the syllabus.
No. One well-written CRS textbook is enough when combined with The Holy Bible and past questions. Reading too many books can cause confusion.
Any standard translation is acceptable, including KJV, NIV, and RSV. Choose the one you understand best, as JAMB focuses on meaning, lessons, and events, not exact wording.
Yes, similar questions and themes often reappear. Practicing past questions helps you recognize patterns and manage time better during the exam.
Both, but understanding is more important. JAMB often tests lessons, motives, and outcomes of biblical events rather than just names or dates.
Yes. JAMB balances questions from both sections. Candidates who study only one part usually struggle, so ensure you cover Genesis to the Acts of the Apostles.
No. JAMB does not test exact quotations. Understanding the message, lesson, and context of each passage is more important than memorization.
