JAMB Subject Combination for Education and Christian Religious Studies 2025/2026: Education and Christian Religious Studies is a course that combines the study of the principles and methods of teaching with the study of the Christian faith and its implications for society. It is a four-year course that leads to a Bachelor of Education degree. Students who want to study this course must meet the admission requirements of the universities that offer it. In this blog post, we will discuss the JAMB subject combination and other requirements for Education and Christian Religious Studies 2025/2026.

JAMB Subject Combination for Education and Christian Religious Studies 2025/2026

The JAMB subject combination for Education and Christian Religious Studies is English Language, Christian Religious Studies, and any two other Arts subjects. This means that candidates must register and write these four subjects in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The UTME is a computer-based test that assesses the candidates’ aptitude and knowledge in the subjects they choose. The UTME score is one of the criteria for admission into the universities.

Some universities may have specific requirements or waivers for the JAMB subject combination for Education and Christian Religious Studies. For example, OOU requires English Language and three other subjects from History, Geography/Physics, Religious Studies, French and English Literature. UNILAG and UNICAL require CRS and two other Arts subjects. TASUED requires English Language and any other subjects in Arts or Social Sciences. UNIBEN accepts any three subjects. UNILAG accepts any three of Literature in English, History/Government, French, Geography, Math, Yoruba/Igbo, CRK/IRS, Commerce and Economics. Candidates are advised to check the JAMB brochure for the latest information on the JAMB subject combination for Education and Christian Religious Studies.

O’Level Requirements for Education and Christian Religious Studies 2025/2026

Apart from the UTME score, candidates must also have the required O’Level qualifications for Education and Christian Religious Studies. The O’Level requirements are the minimum grades that candidates must have in their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent. The SSCE can be obtained from the West African Examination Council (WAEC), the National Examination Council (NECO), or other recognized bodies.

The O’Level requirements for Education and Christian Religious Studies are five WASSC credit passes or TC II merit in five subjects including English Language, Religious Studies and three other Arts subjects. This means that candidates must have at least a credit or merit grade in these five subjects in their SSCE. A credit grade is equivalent to A1-C6 in WAEC or A1-C4 in NECO, while a merit grade is equivalent to P7-P8 in WAEC or P5-P6 in NECO.

Some universities may have specific requirements or waivers for the O’Level requirements for Education and Christian Religious Studies. For example, LASU requires credit passes in Mathematics and CRK. ABU accepts one other Social Science subject in lieu of Art subject. ABSU requires Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Religious Studies and three other subjects. UNICAL requires Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Religious Studies and three other Arts subject. Accepts at least a pass in Mathematics. KSU require five ‘O’ level credits or TC II merits in five (5) subjects including English Language, CRK and three other relevant subjects. UNILAG requires five Credits including English, Mathematics, CRS and two (2) of Literature in English, Yoruba, History or Government, Igbo, French, IRS, Economics, and Arabic. UNIABUJA also requires credit passes in Mathematics. Candidates are advised to check the JAMB brochure for the latest information on the O’Level requirements for Education and Christian Religious Studies.

Direct Entry Requirements for Education and Christian Religious Studies 2025/2026

Candidates who have already obtained a higher qualification such as a National Diploma (ND), a National Certificate of Education (NCE), or an Advanced Level (A’Level) certificate can apply for direct entry admission into the universities that offer Education and Christian Religious Studies. Direct entry admission allows candidates to start from the second or third year of the course, depending on their qualification and the university’s policy.

The direct entry requirements for Education and Christian Religious Studies are two ‘A’ level passes/NCE merit in Religious Studies and one other Arts subject. This means that candidates must have at least a pass or merit grade in these two subjects in their A’Level or NCE examination. A’Level examination can be obtained from the Cambridge International Examination (CIE), the Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB), or other recognized bodies. NCE examination can be obtained from the Colleges of Education or other recognized institutions.

Some universities may have specific requirements or waivers for the direct entry requirements for Education and Christian Religious Studies. For example, TASUED accepts Two ‘A’ level/ NCE Merit passes to include CRS and one other subject in Arts/ Social Sciences. ABU accepts two ‘A’ level passes/NCE merit in CRS and Education. UNICAL accepts NCE with credit or merit in CRS. UNILAG accepts very good passes in three JUPEB subjects: CRS and any two (2) of Government, History, Lit-in English, Yoruba, Igbo and French. Two (2) A/Level passes in CRS and any other Arts subject. NCE: CRS and any Arts subject. Candidate must satisfy O/Level requirement. Candidates are advised to check the JAMB brochure for the latest information on the direct entry requirements for Education and Christian Religious Studies.

List of Universities Offering Education and Christian Religious Studies in Nigeria 2025/2026

According to the JAMB brochure, the following universities offer Education and Christian Religious Studies in Nigeria:

• Abia State University, Uturu
• Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
• Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
• Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
• Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
• Bayero University, Kano
• Benue State University, Makurdi
• Delta State University, Abraka
• Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
• Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
• Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
• Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
• Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
• Gombe State University, Gombe
• Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
• Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
• Kogi State University, Anyigba
• Lagos State University, Ojo
• Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
• Northwest University, Kano
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
• Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
• Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode
• Umar Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina
• University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
• University of Benin, Benin City
• University of Calabar, Calabar
• University of Ibadan, Ibadan
• University of Ilorin, Ilorin
• University of Jos, Jos
• University of Lagos, Akoka
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka
• University of Port-Harcourt, Port Harcourt
• University of Uyo, Uyo

Candidates are advised to check the JAMB brochure for the latest information on the universities offering Education and Christian Religious Studies in Nigeria.

Conclusion

Education and Christian Religious Studies is a course that prepares students for careers in teaching, ministry, counseling, and other related fields. It is a course that requires candidates to have a good knowledge of the Christian faith and its implications for society. To study this course, candidates must meet the JAMB subject combination, O’Level requirements, and direct entry requirements for Education and Christian Religious Studies.

Candidates must also apply to the universities that offer this course and pass the post-UTME screening conducted by the universities. We hope that this blog post has provided useful information for candidates who want to study Education and Christian Religious Studies 2025/2026.

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