CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

The meaning of work and reasons for working

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define work in its widest sense. Distinguish between labour and creative work. Explain reasons why people work.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of work as human activity using intellectual or physical energy; Discussion of work dimensions: physical, spiritual, moral, economic, cultural; Analysis of reasons for working: self-satisfaction, personal development, basic needs, dignity; Examination of work as life itself and source of meaning

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 95-98

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Types of work and vocation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify different types of work people engage in. Define vocation and its biblical foundation. Distinguish between professions, trades, crafts, careers, guilds and jobs.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Discussion of salaried employment, self-employment, casual work; Analysis of professions requiring advanced education; Study of biblical calling: prophets, disciples, Paul's teaching on gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-31)

The Bible, 1 Corinthians passage, Work classification charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 96-100

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Traditional African attitude to work

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain traditional African understanding of work. Discuss work organization by age, gender and social status. Analyze religious dimension of work in African communities.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Analysis of work as fundamental dimension of human existence; Discussion of work division by age, gender, social status; Examination of training methods: children with mothers, girls learning domestic tasks, boys learning masculine duties; Study of work's religious dimension: prayers, sacrifices, thanksgiving ceremonies

The Bible, Traditional work examples, Cultural practice materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 100-102

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Secular attitude to work and Christian teaching on work

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare secular attitudes to work with Christian perspectives. Explain biblical foundation of Christian work ethic. Analyze God as worker and humans as co-creators.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Discussion of secular factors: education level, opportunities, competition; Analysis of negative secular attitudes: work as commodity, personal gain focus; Scripture study Genesis 1-2 on God as worker; Study of Jesus as carpenter and Paul as tent maker

The Bible, Genesis creation passages

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 102-105

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Virtues related to work

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify and explain virtues applied to different types of work. Discuss diligence, honesty, faithfulness, responsibility and tolerance in work.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Analysis of work as moral activity requiring virtues; Discussion of diligence as care and steady effort; Examination of honesty/integrity in dealing fairly and avoiding corruption; Study of faithfulness/loyalty to employers and commitments

The Bible, Virtue definition materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 105-106

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Professional ethics, ethos and codes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define professional ethos, ethics and codes. Explain roles of professional codes in society. Discuss importance of professional standards and public trust.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of professional ethos as character of profession; Discussion of professional ethics as principles of conduct

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 106-108

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Professional ethics, ethos and codes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define professional ethos, ethics and codes. Explain roles of professional codes in society. Discuss importance of professional standards and public trust.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of professional ethos as character of profession; Discussion of professional ethics as principles of conduct

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 106-108

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Rights and duties of employers and employees

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain rights and duties of employers. Discuss rights and duties of employees. Analyze importance of cordial employer-employee relationships.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Discussion of employer rights: business freedom, profits, loyalty expectation, Examination of employee rights

The Bible, Rights and duties charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 108-110

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Employment and wage/labour contracts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss Christian approach to employment issues. Explain biblical principles on wages and labour contracts. Analyze just wage considerations.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Study of biblical employment principles (Leviticus 19:13, Luke 10:7); Analysis of Paul's teaching on fair wages (1 Timothy 5:18) Examination of labour contract protection and legal binding

The Bible, Leviticus and Luke passages

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 110-112

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Industrial action/strikes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain causes and forms of industrial action. Discuss negative effects of strikes. Analyze Christian attitude to labour disputes.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of strikes as protest for better conditions; Discussion of strike forms, Examination of Christian peaceful approach to dispute resolution; Study of Matthew 5:21-26 on peaceful solutions

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 112-113

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Child labour

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define child labour and explain its causes. Discuss exploitation of children in various forms of work. Analyze traditional African vs modern approaches to children's work.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of child labour as full-time employment of under-18s; Discussion of causes, Study of biblical view of children as God's blessings (Psalms 127:3-5)

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 113-116

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Child labour (continued) and child protection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss international and national child protection measures. Explain Christian response to child abuse and exploitation. Analyze children's rights and responsibilities.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Analysis of international declarations: UN Rights of Child, African Charter; Discussion of Kenya's Children's Act and government measures; Examination of organizations: UNICEF, ANPPACAN, CRADLE; Study of children's rights: life, education, expression, protection

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 114-116

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Unemployment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain causes and effects of unemployment. Discuss social problems resulting from joblessness. Analyze Christian response to unemployment challenges.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Discussion of unemployment as lack of jobs in formal and informal sectors; Analysis of causes: limited opportunities, attitude to manual work, corruption, poor policies; Examination of effects: social evils, insecurity, lack of basic needs; Study of Christian view as economic and moral problem; Analysis of church role in creating employment opportunities

The Bible, 1 Corinthians 12 on talents, Unemployment statistics

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 116-117

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Self-employment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define self-employment and explain its importance. Discuss factors to consider before starting businesses. Analyze Jua Kali sector and entrepreneurship opportunities.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of self-employment as personal enterprise initiation; Discussion of importance: income generation, job creation, economic welfare; Study of Christian encouragement for work and job creation

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 117-118

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Biblical foundation of work and modern applications

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Synthesize biblical teachings on work from Old and New Testament. Apply Christian work principles to contemporary employment challenges. Develop Christian work ethic for modern contexts.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Comprehensive review of Genesis creation and work; Analysis of Jesus as worker and Paul's teachings; Integration of traditional African, secular, and Christian work attitudes; Application of biblical principles to modern employment issues; Development of Christian approach to contemporary work challenges

The Bible, Genesis and New Testament work passages, Application scenarios

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 95-118

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

Definition of law, order and justice
The need for law, order and justice in society

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define law, order and justice. Identify different types of laws. Explain the importance of law in society. Distinguish between statutory and customary laws.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Q/A on school rules and regulations; Brain storming on types of laws; Group discussions on importance of laws, Practical examples of laws affecting daily life.

The Bible
The Bible, chalkboard, exercise books, old newspapers, local examples from community.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 163-165

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

Rights and duties of citizens
Traditional African understanding of law, order and justice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define citizenship and citizen rights. Identify civil, political and socio-economic rights. Explain duties and obligations of citizens. Analyze international human rights instruments.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Bible reading on human dignity; Group discussions on constitutional rights, Role-play on citizen responsibilities; Q/A on balancing rights and duties.

The Bible
The Bible,simple drawings on chalkboard.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 167-169

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

Biblical teachings on law - Old Testament and Jesus' fulfillment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Highlight Old Testament laws (Torah). Discuss Jesus' interpretation of Mosaic Law. Compare Mosaic Law with Jesus' teachings. Analyze the Sermon on the Mount teachings.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Bible reading from Exodus, Deuteronomy and Matthew; Detailed analysis of Ten Commandments; Group discussions on Jesus' new interpretations; Q/A on law's fulfillment in Christ.

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 171-175

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

Biblical teachings on order and justice
Social disorders - discrimination (racism and tribalism)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss God as a God of order in creation and Exodus. Explain orderliness in Jesus' ministry. Analyze Old Testament teachings on justice. Evaluate New Testament justice principles.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Bible reading from Genesis and 1 Corinthians; Narratives on God's orderly creation; Discussion on John Baptist's justice teachings.

The Bible
The Bible simple maps drawn on board.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 175-177

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

Social disorders - gender discrimination and inequitable distribution of wealth
Social disorders - crime, its causes and remedies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss sexism and gender-based discrimination. Analyze causes and effects of gender inequality. Explain inequitable distribution of wealth and resources. Suggest Christian remedies for these social disorders.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Probing questions on gender roles; Group discussions on women's rights; Bible reading on Jesus' treatment of women

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 184-187

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

Church-state relationship and Christian role in society transformation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain church-state relationship in Kenya. Discuss areas of cooperation and conflict. Analyze Christian participation in social, economic and political life. Evaluate Christian role in transforming society.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Bible reading on Christian civic duties; Group discussions on church-state cooperation

The Bible simple diagrams on board.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 191-195

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Definition of science, technology and environment. Benefits of science and technology
Christian views on euthanasia and blood transfusion

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define science, technology and environment. Explain benefits of science and technology to human beings. Analyze how Christians should use modern science and technology. Discuss God's mandate to human beings in creation.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Q/A on scientific knowledge from other subjects; Brain storming on technological devices in daily life; Group discussions on benefits of technology

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 196-198

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Christian views on organ transplant and genetic engineering
Christian views on plastic surgery and environmental impact of science and technology

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain organ transplant procedures and benefits. Define genetic engineering and its applications. Discuss Christian support and opposition to these practices. Analyze biblical examples of God's creative work.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Probing questions on organ donation; Group discussions on heart and kidney transplants; Bible reading on Adam's rib and Eve's creation

The Bible, simple drawings of human organs
The Bible, simple environmental observations.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 201-203

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Christian response to desertification and deforestation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define desertification and deforestation. Identify causes and effects of environmental degradation. Explain Christian responsibility for environmental conservation. Suggest practical ways Christians can protect the environment.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Bible reading on stewardship of creation; Group analysis of causes of desertification; Detailed discussions on deforestation effects; Exposition on tree planting and conservation; Case studies on environmental success stories

The Bible, simple tree planting demonstrations, seedlings if available.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 209-212