JHS1 Religious And Moral Education · Term 1 Week 1: God, His Nature and Attributes

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.1.1.1.1 - Explain the nature of God through His attributes in the three major religions

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least six attributes of God (omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, love, patience, creator) in their own words.
Explain the meaning of each attribute of God using simple, clear language in English and, where possible, in their local language.
Match the attributes of God to their meanings correctly, using examples from Christianity, Islam, and African Traditional Religion.
Write a short paragraph or essay describing at least three attributes of God and present it for class discussion.
Show respect for how different religions in Ghana describe the nature of God through His attributes.

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Curriculum details

Strand: God, His Creation and Attributes (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: God, His Nature and Attributes (1.1)
Content standard: B7.1.1.1 - Explain the nature of God seen through His attributes
Indicator: B7.1.1.1.1 - Explain the nature of God through His attributes in the three major religions
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 1 (Week 1 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Religious and Moral Education, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 2
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Identify the attributes of God. E.g. omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, love, patience.
2. Explain the attributes of God in English and in their local languages. E.g., Amowia - giver of sunlight (Akan); Binnamdanaa - the Creator of all creatures (Dagbani); Mawu Kitikata - God is the source of life (Ewe)
3. Write an essay on the attributes of God and present your works for class discussion. Learners are encouraged to make use of resources on the internet for more of the attributes of God from the three major religions.