The Sovereignty of God i. define the term ‘sovereignty’

Topic 1 of 52 in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus for 2026/2027. Study the contents and notes below, then check yourself against the objectives.

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Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under The Sovereignty of God i. define the term ‘sovereignty’, the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus expects you to study:

  • 1. The Sovereignty of God God as Creator and Controller of the Unive (Gen. 1 and 2) cf. Amos 9:5-6; Is. 45:5-12 Ps. 19:1-6; Jer. 18:1-16; Rom. 8:28.

Study notes & guidance

Study The Sovereignty of God i. define the term ‘sovereignty’ 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 The Sovereignty of God i. define the term ‘sovereignty’, you should be able to:

  1. Define the term ‘sovereignty’ rse
  2. Analyse God’s process of creation;
  3. Interpret the sequence of creation;
  4. Identify man’s role in advancing God’s purpose in creation;
  5. Recognize the sovereignty of God in the affairs of man and nations.

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.

Then practise: the fastest way to lock in a topic is to test yourself under time. Go to CBT practice →

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.

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