Resurrection, appearances

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Resurrection, appearances, the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus expects you to study:

• 13. Resurrection, appearances and ascension of Jesus (Mt. 28:1-20; Mk. 16:1-20;
• Lk. 24:1-53; Jn. 20:1-31;
• Acts 1:1-11)

Study notes & guidance

Study Resurrection, appearances using a recommended Christian Religious Studies textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Christian Religious Studies, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Resurrection, appearances, you should be able to:

1. (i) trace the stories of the resurrection, appearances and ascension of Jesus; (ii) compare the personalities involved in the stories; (iii) analyse the relevance of the resurrection, appearances and ascension of Jesus.

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Source: official JAMB UTME Christian Religious Studies syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.