COURSE DESCRIPTION

A Junior High School topic on Religious Practices provides students with a holistic understanding of their own faiths and those of others, fostering moral development, tolerance, and responsible citizenship. The curriculum typically explores foundational concepts like creation and humanity's role, compares major religious practices (Christianity, Islam, and African Traditional Religion) through festivals and rites of passage, and emphasizes the application of moral values like compassion and honesty. Key learning outcomes include developing respect for diverse beliefs, acquiring conflict resolution skills, promoting peaceful coexistence, and learning to make responsible life decisions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 By the end of this topic, students must be able to:

·       Explain rites of passage and identify the moral lessons in them.

·       Understand the relevance of religious practices in contemporary society

·       Identify the various stages of human life

·       Describe the naming ceremonies in the three major religions in Ghana

·       Explain the meaning and significance of Puberty rites

·       Describe how marriage is conducted in the three main religions in Ghana

·       Describe how death rights are performed in the three major religions in Ghana