Sierra Leone Primary Religious and Moral Education Syllabus

This Religious and Moral Education syllabus contributes to the holistic development of children, fostering not only knowledge and skills but also positive habits and attitudes. The curriculum is designed to instill reverence for God, promote understanding of diverse religious practices, and cultivate strong moral values. It emphasizes active learning and engagement in worship and prayer. The syllabus is structured in two stages:

First Stage of Basic Education (Class 1 - JSS 3)

Class 1:

• Christianity:
• Unit 1: The Goodness of God: This unit introduces the concept of God's goodness, focusing on the creation of families and the importance of sharing, care, and respect within the family unit. (Genesis 1)
• Unit 2: Wonders of Creation ("Water Brings Life"): This unit explores the wonders of God's creation, emphasizing the importance of water and other natural elements. (Genesis 1-2)
• Unit 3: God is Still Working and Uses Us to Do His Work: This unit teaches that God works through people and provides examples of individuals who have served God. (Acts 9:1-22)
• Unit 4: Show Respect for God's Gift of Life: This unit emphasizes the importance of respecting all life, drawing on stories such as Cain and Abel, Noah, and Moses. (Genesis 4:1-17, Exodus 1:3-19, Exodus 2:1-10, Romans 12:1-2)
• Islam:
• Unit 1: The Goodness of Allah: This unit introduces the concept of Allah's goodness, focusing on the creation of families and the importance of sharing, care, and respect within the family unit.
• Unit 2: Wonders of Creation ("Water Brings Life"): This unit explores the wonders of Allah's creation, emphasizing the importance of water and other natural elements.
• Unit 3: Allah is Still Working and Uses Us to Do His Work: This unit teaches that Allah works through people and provides examples of individuals who have served Allah.
• Unit 4: Show Respect for Allah's Gift of Life: This unit emphasizes the importance of respecting all life.

Class 2: (

• Christianity:
• Unit 1: The Goodness of God: This unit explores God's goodness, focusing on the concept of gifts and talents and how they should be used to serve God. (Genesis 1:2)
• Unit 2: The Wonders of Creation ("Water Brings Life"): This unit discusses the wonders of God's creation, emphasizing the importance of water and the correct attitude towards creation.
• Unit 3: God is Still Working and Uses Us to Do His Work: This unit explains how God works through people, citing examples from the Bible.
• Unit 4: Show Respect for God's Gift of Life (Talent): This unit focuses on respecting all life and recognizing God's gift of life to all living things.
• Islam:
• Unit 1: The Goodness of Allah: This unit explores Allah's goodness, focusing on the concept of gifts and talents and how they should be used to serve Allah.
• Unit 2: The Wonders of Creation ("Water Brings Life"): This unit discusses the wonders of Allah's creation, emphasizing the importance of water and the correct attitude towards creation.
• Unit 3: Allah is Still Working and Uses Us to Do His Work: This unit explains how Allah works through people, citing examples from the Quran.
• Unit 4: Show Respect for Allah's Gift of Life (Talent): This unit focuses on respecting all life and recognizing Allah's gift of life to all living things.

(Class 3 - Class 6 content from provided syllabus document is similarly structured)

Second Stage of Basic Education (Class 4 - Class 6) (

This stage builds upon the foundation laid in the first stage, delving deeper into religious and moral concepts. The curriculum encourages learners to explore their beliefs, develop a deeper understanding of religious texts, and apply moral principles to their daily lives. It also emphasizes the importance of interfaith dialogue and respect for diverse religious practices. Specific learning outcomes, recommended teaching styles, assessment methods, and suggested learning resources are provided for each unit.