Hi, students! Welcome back to Primary 3 National Values Education. In our previous lesson, we learned about Marriage – Definition, Types & Customs. Today, we’re going to learn about Religion.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Define religion.
- List four types of religion.
Religion
Religion is a set of beliefs, practices, and values that connect people to a higher power or divine being. It helps people understand the meaning of life and guides them on how to live a good life.
Types of Religion
There are many different religions in the world. Some of the major religions include:
Christianity
- Followers are called Christians.
- Holy book: The Bible.
- Major figure: Jesus Christ.
- Worship place: Church.
Islam
- Followers are called Muslims.
- Holy book: The Quran.
- Major figure: Prophet Muhammad.
- Worship place: Mosque.
Hinduism
- Followers are called Hindus.
- Holy books: Vedas, Upanishads, and others.
- Major figures: Various gods and goddesses.
- Worship place: Temple.
Buddhism
- Followers are called Buddhists.
- Holy books: Tripitaka (Pali Canon) and others.
- Major figure: Gautama Buddha.
- Worship place: Temple or pagoda.
Judaism
- Followers are called Jews.
- Holy book: The Torah.
- Major figures: Abraham, Moses.
- Worship place: Synagogue.
Traditional Religion
- Followed by various ethnic groups in Nigeria.
- Beliefs are passed down through generations.
- Worship includes rituals and ceremonies.
- Worship places vary by culture.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about religion, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What is religion?
- Name three of the major world religions we discussed.
- What is the holy book of Christianity?
- What is the worship place for Muslims?
- What are some examples of traditional religions in Nigeria?
Conclusion
Today, we learned about the definition of religion and some of the major religions in the world. Remember that respecting different religions is important for building a peaceful and harmonious society. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!
