Christian Religious Education and National Development in the Post-Pandemic Era in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper examines the roles of Christian Religious Education and national development in the post-pandemic era. The COVID-19 that started in China in December 2019 has caused untold suffering and death globally, hitting hard on developed countries such as; China,  Italy, Britain, Spain, and the United States. The global spread of coronavirus has proved to the world that there is no superpower and no  man-made technological advancement can replace God's supernatural power and the virus spares no one. From a biblical perspective,  human trust in political and economic power, technology, nations embracing homosexuality/lesbianism as normal, human arrogance  and pride, oppression of the poor, and religious hypocrisy in church and mosque all have the potential to ignite God's wrath. The  coronavirus shut down cities, public transport and businesses and created an economic, social and political crisis at a global level. Due to  the negative effects of the virus, nothing else in life seems to be very important. The paper used library and oral sources as methods in a  qualitative and themes analysis. Major research findings show that Christian Religious Education has had a large positive impact on the  history and development of Nigeria. The study of Christian Religious Education facilitates the political, social and moral development of  the Nigerian people. Among recommendations is the obvious fact that greater religious engagement in political and economic  institutions should be encouraged to ensure that there is equitable development, and religious leaders should warn people from  believing in those people who call Coronavirus a hoax and political game to keep people in power.