Biblical worldview: A sine qua non for new horizon in Christian religious studies; from access to quality

Abstract

The Nigerian educational system is presently confronted with a number of extremely complex, interlocking crises since the coming in of Universal primary education (UPE) in 1976. The qualitative content in the Nigeria educational system has witnessed great challenge. Parents and teachers seem to be standing by to watch as good becomes evil, and evil good, corruption, examination mal-practice, poor teaching and learning process is on the throne. Moral values which used to be at the center of learning and teaching in the Christian religious studies are now compromised or disdained as inapplicable in the name human right and freedom. The purpose of this research therefore, is to show that; Biblical worldview is essential to the quest for a new horizon in Christian religious studies. Fundamentally, this approach will ensure the promotion of good values, respect to human dignity, hard work, honesty, justice, common good and peace of all citizens. The researchers used theological interpretation of scripture as the methodology to achieve the set goal. The study strongly seeks to present Christian religious studies as a field of study that will change lives for God, transformed our old worldviews and bring development to our dear nation. The work assumes that many people do not know that Biblical worldview is extremely important in shaping behaviours for development. It therefore, taught the significance of Biblical worldview for quality educational growth and not just access.