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CHRISTIAN
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Paper 1
2024

UGANDA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD

Uganda Certificate of Education

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Paper 1

SCORING GUIDE

© 2024 Uganda National Examinations Board

Item 1.
“I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me. You
shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You
shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of
the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love
me and keep my commandments. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone
guiltless who misuses his name.” Exodus 20: 2 – 7. (NIV)

Tasks:
(a) How can the message in the above text strengthen Christian’s faith in God, in Uganda today?

NO IDEA (CK) EXPLANATION OF IDEAS (CU) APPLICATION (AP)

1 The text teaches The text puts it that, “You shall have no other gods Christians in Uganda are called upon to commit to the worship of
about the before me. You shall not bow down to them or God and not any other gods, in line with what is expected of any
oneness of God. worship them…” Christian according to the text.
2 It teaches about The mighty power is reflected in God’s liberation This is a motivation for Christians in Uganda to put all their trust
the of the Israelites from the land of slavery in Egypt. in God, since He is capable of lifting their burdens and causing
omnipotence of them joy.
God.
3 God is a loving This is reflected in God’s choice of Israelites to be Christians in Uganda ought to seek for Gods special love, by
God. His own, “I am the Lord your God…”, and in the worshiping Him alone. This way, they will reap unlimited
liberation of Israelites from slavery. blessings that come with worshiping one God.
4 The text teaches The text puts it, for I, the Lord your God, am a As a way of avoiding God’s wrath, Christians in Uganda are
about a jealous jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of called upon to do what pleases God and what is good for God’s
and punishing the parents to the third and fourth generation of entire creation. This will earn them and their generations God’s
God. those who hate me”. blessings.

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 b) Explain the attributes of God according to Traditional African Religions, that are similar to the Biblical teaching about God
in the text above.
NO IDEA (CK) EXPLANATION OF IDEAS (CU) APPLICATION (AP)
1 Traditional AfricansGod is alone and above all other beings, The Biblical text also teaches about the oneness of God. It
believed in the incomparable. The Baganda call God “Katonda” (one states, “You shall have no other gods before me.”
oneness of God. creator) and not “Bakatonda”, emphasizing the
oneness of God.
2 God was believed to Traditional African Society believed God used His Similarly, the Biblical text presents a mighty God who used
be all powerful. mighty powers to create the entire universe, for which such powers to liberate the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
the Banyoro call him “Ruhanga”, meaning creator.
3 God was believed to Traditional Africans believed God could punish thoseThis is similar to the Biblical text which states, “…for I, the
be a punishing God. whose conduct was against the established values of Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children
a community. for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation
of those who hate me,…”
4 Traditional Africans As a loving God, they believed God cared for them, The Biblical text also presents a loving God. He offered the
believed God was a providing them with life, children, good health, self to mankind “I am the Lord your God” but also brought
loving one. material wealth etc. the Israelites out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

NO. BASES OF SUCCESS CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT 4 3 2 1 0
1 Christian’s faith in God Gives ideas, explains Gives idea(s), Gives and explains Gives idea(s) but does Wrong /
according to the Biblical and applies a explains and applies idea(s) but does not not explain and apply No
text. minimum of 3 1-2 responses (AP). apply any (CU). any (CK). response
responses (AP).
4 3 2 1 0
2 Attributes of God according Gives ideas, explains Gives idea(s), Gives and explains Gives idea(s) but does Wrong /
to Traditional African and applies a explains and applies idea(s) but does not not explain and apply No
Religion that are similar to minimum of 3 1-2 responses (AP). apply any (CU). any (CK). response
the ones in the Biblical text. responses (AP).

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Item 2.
In some village in Uganda, existed a polygamous marriage, in which a man had two wives with six children. However, he had not
yet fulfilled marital obligations of bride price payment and Church wedding with any of the wives. The man separated with one of
the wives due to marital unfaithfulness (adultery). She left behind her children with the man and the co-wife. The remaining wife
then took responsibility for all the six children but she now feels that the step children should leave the home for her convenience.
The husband is not in agreement with her idea and feels all the children should stay in his home.
Tasks:
(a) Explain the Christian values that the scenario teaches young people about marriage.

NO IDEA (CK) EXPLANATION OF IDEAS (CU) APPLICATION (AP)

1 It teaches young people to marry They ought to practice marriage between one This can be a way of avoiding challenges of adultery
Monogamously. husband and one wife, just as God created and separation which occurred to the marriage in the
one woman Eve for one man Adam. scenario due to the polygamous nature of the marriage.
2 Young people ought to love According to 1st Corinthians 13, St Paul The scenario presents a case where the man was unable
their marriage partners. teaches that love is kind and patient, which to love his wives, which resulted into marital
are key values in any marriage. unhappiness by one of them.
3 Young people should uphold the Hebrews 13:4 teaches that let the marriage One of the wives in the scenario was unfaithful to the
value of faithfulness in bed be undefiled, for God will judge the husband and that resulted into separation.
marriage. sexually immoral and adulterous.
4 Young ladies learn to be Ephesians 5 teaches wives to submit to their The remaining wife ought to submit to the interests of
Submissive to their husbands. husbands, as to the Lord. the man and take care of all the children, for a stable
and peaceful marriage.

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b) How can Traditional African marriage approaches be used to promote stability of such a marriage in the scenario?

NO IDEA (CK) EXPLANATION OF IDEAS (CU) APPLICATION (AP)

1 The man ought to According to the scenario, even the remaining wife By fulfilling customary marriage obligations, the remaining
fulfil the was not customarily married, yet in traditional woman will appreciate her place in this marriage as wife, for
obligation of bride African society, bride price payment was a the stability of the marriage.
price payment. condition for marriage.
2 The woman should In Traditional African Society, women were The remaining woman ought to fulfil the aspirations of the
be submissive to expected to abide by whatever the man said. man by taking care of all the children. This will promote
the man. Decision making in the family was for the man. harmony between the man, woman and children, vital for
marital stability.
3 The remaining In Traditional African Society, children were The remaining woman should raise all the children in this
woman should highly valued. The more the children, the more family. This will make the man appreciate her place as a
respect all the respect society accorded to the family. mother of the family, key for marital stability.
children in this
family.
4 Both parties Elders in Traditional African Society played the The involvement of elders will serve to peacefully resolve any
should involve role of mediation, counselling and guidance of emerging issues between the partners for the stability of the
elders for support. marriage partners. marriage.

NO BASES OF ASSESSMENT SUCCESS CRITERIA

4 3 2 1 0
1 Christian values that the Gives ideas, explains Gives idea(s), Gives and explains Gives idea(s) but does Wrong /
scenario teaches young people and applies a explains and idea(s) but does not not explain and apply No
about marriage. minimum of 3 applies 1-2 apply any (CU). any (CK). response
responses (AP). responses (AP).
4 3 2 1 0
2 Traditional African marriage Gives ideas, explains Gives idea(s), Gives and explains Gives idea(s) but does Wrong /
approaches that could and applies a explains and idea(s) but does not not explain and apply No
promote stability the marriage minimum of 3 applies 1-2 apply any (CU). any (CK). response
in the scenario responses (AP). responses (AP).

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Item 3.
A brilliant young graduate remained unemployed for ten years because of despising available jobs. He eventually got a well-
paying job as an accountant. Out of excitement, he got into alcoholism, spending most of his night time in bars. Fifteen years in
employment, he has failed to develop himself in anyway.
Task:
Using Christian and Traditional African views, explain ways in which the scenario informs the youth in Uganda to be productive.

i. Christian views
NO IDEA (CK) EXPLANATION OF IDEAS (CU) APPLICATION (AP)
1 It teaches the youth to respect In the creation story, God worked for six According to the scenario, the young graduate remained
and do the work that God days without rest. As a worker, God portrays unemployed due to despising available jobs.
avails to them. special respect for the work of creation.
2 It informs the youth in Psalm 90:17 presents a prayer; “May the The scenario presents a young unemployed graduate who
Uganda to be prayerful for favour of the Lord our God rest on us; does not involve God in his search for a job, but seems to
work and employment. establish the work of our hands for us…” struggle alone, taking him years to get a job.
3 It encourages the youth in According to the book of Genesis, God This is also true with the young graduate in the scenario.
Uganda to be patient on worked step by step, until He accomplished
He stayed without a job for ten years but did not give up
matters of employment. the creation with patience. on the search for employment. This persistence
eventually yielded when he found a job.
4 It teaches the youth to use According to 1 Corinthians 10:31, whether After securing a job, it was important to spend money on
their incomes and leisure time you eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do, do personal and societal development rather than spend on
for self-development. all to the glory of God. alcoholism.

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ii. Traditional African views
NO IDEA (CK) EXPLANATION OF IDEAS (CU) APPLICATION (AP)
1 It teaches the youth in In Traditional African Society, laziness was discouraged. Staying unemployed for ten years without any work
Uganda to embrace People took pride in their work. Whether they were is a sign of laziness and lack of creativity on the side
hard work. farmers, fishermen, medicine men, or artisans, diligence of the young graduate. Fifteen years in employment,
and industriousness were highly valued. he has failed to develop himself in anyway.
2 The youth in Uganda According to Traditional African Society, work was often It would have been prudent to spend on activities of
should attach spiritual intertwined with spiritual beliefs. People believed that God’s work, instead of spending on alcoholism.
connection to work. their labour was connected to the divine beings.
3 The youth in Uganda Traditional African practices emphasized sustainable The young graduate instead resorted to wasteful
ought to ensure resource use. Farmers rotated crops, and hunters spending of his income on alcoholism, which
sustainable utilization respected the natural environment to ensure its longevity. Traditional African values detest. He should have
of resources. had consideration for some investments.
4 The scenario informs African communities faced challenges such as droughts, This is also true with the young graduate in the
the youth in Uganda conflicts, and epidemics. Their resilience and scenario. While he stayed without a job for ten years,
to be resilient in work. adaptability allowed them to overcome adversity. he did not give up, until he got it.
5 The youth ought to In African Traditional Society, individuals worked The young graduate seems to be connecting more
exercise cooperation together to achieve common goals, recognizing that their with alcohol than colleagues at work and
with others as part of efforts contributed to the prosperity of the entire developmental people in society, people who would
work ethics. community. have helped him make right choices.

NO BASES OF ASSESSMENT SUCCESS CRITERIA

4 3 2 1 0
1 Christian teachings about Gives ideas, explains Gives idea(s), Gives and explains Gives idea(s) but Wrong /
productivity among the youth in and applies a minimum explains and applies idea(s) but does does not explain No
Uganda in line with the scenario. of 3 responses (AP). 1-2 responses (AP). not apply any and apply any response
(CU). (CK).
4 3 2 1 0
2 Traditional African Society Gives ideas, explains Gives idea(s), Gives and explains Gives idea(s) but Wrong /
views about, productivity among and applies a minimum explains and applies idea(s) but does does not explain No
the youth in line with the of 3 responses (AP). 1-2 responses (AP). not apply any and apply any response
scenario. (CU). (CK).

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Item 4.
“There was a man who had two sons. The young one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his
property between them. Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered
his wealth in wild living. After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in
need. So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. He longed to fill his
stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.” Luke 15:11 – 16. (NIV).
Task:
Relate the message in the Biblical text above to;
a) the ways of life of some people in Uganda today in regard to wealth and development.
b) the Traditional African understanding of leisure time.

a) Ways of life of some people in Uganda today.

NO IDEA (CK) EXPLANATION OF IDEAS (CU) APPLICATION (AP)

1 Some people in Uganda They sell their inheritance and spend the money on According to the scenario, the young son got together all
wastefully use resources alcoholism, expensive cars, womanising etc. till he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered
of inheritance. they lose everything. his wealth in wild living, spending everything.
2 Some forcefully demand They intimidate and demand of parents to divide According to the scenario, the young son asked his
for a share of their and share family estates among the children, most father to give him a share of the estate. So he divided his
parents’ fortune / estates. times with selfish interests. property between them.
3 Some people from well They put all their hope in the estates of their The young son in the scenario had a similar conduct.
off families in Uganda parents and develop a feeling of comfort. They do Instead of working to create his own wealth, he
despise some types of not see any reason for working to create their own demanded for his share.
work. wealth.
4 Some people migrate Upon getting some money out of the sale of their According to the text, the younger son got together all
from their home areas to inheritance, some people in Uganda migrate to he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered
other places. other areas as they spend the money. his wealth in wild living.

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b) Traditional African understanding of leisure time.

NO IDEA (CK) EXPLANATION OF IDEAS (CU) APPLICATION (AP)

1 In Traditional African The young used this time to develop skills of In the Biblical text, the younger son instead used his leisure
Society, leisure time was building, carpentry, iron smith, crafts making, time in wild living rather than developing skills and talents
used for developing skills hunting, fishing etc. They also engaged in vital for a lifelong livelihood.
and talent. games and sports, music, dance and drama etc.
2 Leisure time was used for People used this time to visit relatives and The younger son used his leisure time traveling to a distant
social interaction and friends, and sharing life opportunities and country, instead of visiting people who matter in his life for
strengthening friendships. challenges. guidance on ways of using the share he was given.
3 People settled down in During this time, parents talked to their The younger son chose to travel to a distant country, far
their homes and spent children about life, with mothers talking to from his father, instead of staying close to his father for
leisure time strengthening girls and fathers to boys. They prepared them parental guidance on the use of his share of inheritance.
ties with family members. for independent life.
4 Some people spent leisure Women in Buganda made mats and baskets. In On the contrary, the younger son spent his time in wild
time doing craft and Bunyoro, men made spears, arrows, pangas living, until he spent all that he had. The traditional African
artisanship. etc. perspective suggests, he should have found a trade to
engage in for a livelihood.

NO BASES OF ASSESSMENT SUCCESS CRITERIA

4 3 2 1 0
1 Message in the Biblical text in Gives ideas, explains Gives idea(s), Gives and Gives idea(s) Wrong /
relation to the ways of life of and applies a minimum explains and applies explains idea(s) but does not No
some people in Uganda today in of 3 responses (AP). 1-2 responses (AP). but does not explain and response.
regard to wealth and development apply any (CU). apply any (CK).
4 3 2 1 0
2 Message in the Biblical text in Gives ideas, explains Gives idea(s), Gives and Gives idea(s) Wrong /
relation to the Traditional African and applies a minimum explains and applies explains idea(s) but does not No
understanding of leisure time of 3 responses (AP). 1-2 responses (AP). but does not explain and response.
apply any (CU). apply any (CK).

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Item 5.

Rinah borrowed some money from her friend Joan, promising to pay it back within one month. Unfortunately Rinah refused to
pay back the money and instead asked Joan to produce evidence of lending her money. The two lost friendship and are now in
conflict, hatred and ill-talk against each other to members of the community.
Task:
Using Christian and contemporary approaches, how best can the parties involved in the scenario resolve their differences.
(08 scores)
i. Christian views
NO IDEA (CK) EXPLANATION OF IDEAS (CU) APPLICATION (AP)
1 Joan should pray Christianity teaches its followers to cast their burdens In so doing, Rinah could be spiritually influenced to
over the matter, for to God. According to 1st Peter 3:12, the eyes of the think twice about the matter, accept the fact that she was
God’s divine Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to helped and even consider to pay back the money.
intervention. their prayer.
2 They should uphold In the story of the woman caught in adultery, Jesus Rinah and Joan should therefore consider all possible
peace in their effort challenged the teachers of the law and Pharisees to be conflict resolution mechanisms such as dialogue,
to resolve the matter. the first to stone her if at all they had no sin, which avoiding ill-talk against each other to avoid
they failed to do. intensification of the conflict.
3 Joan is called upon to According to the parable of the lost son, the father was In forgiving Rinah, Joan will get healing over the unpaid
forgive Rinah for the quick to forgive him when he came back. This restored debt and this could eventually restore their friendship
sake of friendship. a good relationship between the two. from which the two can benefit in other ways.
4 Joan ought to engage Mathew 18:16 teaches engaging one or two other Joan can consider involving elders, parents or even other
other people to help people in conflict resolution, particularly where a friends to mediate. In so doing, there are chances that the
resolve the issue. conflict fails to be resolved by the conflicting parties. two people will have the matter amicably resolved and
their friendship restored.

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ii. Contemporary views
NO IDEA (CK) EXPLANATION OF IDEAS (CU) APPLICATION (AP)
1 Rinah ought to accept She should stop tasking Joan to produce proof for This way, Rinah will be convicted to find the money
the fact that she having given out money to her. This makes Rinah and pay Joan, which will resolve a lot.
borrowed money from develop a feeling of lack of a debt, the more reason
Joan. for not committing to pay.
2 Rinah is called upon to She should develop a repayment plan indicating the This will reduce the burden of having to find all the
plead for instalment money to be paid and the time it will be paid, and money and pay at once something she could be finding
payments. humbly present it to Joan for consideration. difficult to do. This way, the money will finally be paid
and the friendship restored.
3 Rinah should be humble Asking Joan to produce evidence for lending her In a humble way, she will easily win the sympathy of
in these circumstances. money when she very well knows that she was Joan and agree on friendly terms for repayment, in a
helped, is being arrogant. way resolving the matter.
4 Rinah should be She should imagine being in the situation Joan is in, This will help Rinah reconsider her position and find
compassionate. helping a friend who refuses to repay and engages in ways of paying back the borrowed money and
ill-talk against the helper. restoring the friendship.

NO BASES OF ASSESSMENT SUCCESS CRITERIA

4 3 2 1 0
1 Christian approaches to Gives ideas, explains Gives idea(s), Gives and explains Gives idea(s) but Wrong /
resolving the differences and applies a explains and applies idea(s) but does not does not explain and No
between Rinah and Joan. minimum of 3 1-2 responses (AP). apply any (CU). apply any (CK). response.
responses (AP).
4 3 2 1 0
2 Contemporary approaches to Gives ideas, explains Gives idea(s), Gives and explains Gives idea(s) but Wrong /
resolving the differences and applies a explains and applies idea(s) but does not does not explain and No
between Rinah and Joan. minimum of 3 1-2 responses (AP). apply any (CU). apply any (CK). response.
responses (AP).

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Item 6.
In some areas of Uganda, live communities that are always in conflict. They raid each other over cattle, sheep, goats and foodstuff.
People live in anger, hatred and fear for loss of property and life.
Task:
Basing on Christian and Traditional African views, explain ways in which people in the scenario can live in harmony.

i. Christian views
NO IDEA (CK) EXPLANATION OF IDEAS (CU) APPLICATION (AP)
1 They should pray Prayer links us to God who is all-powerful. In churches, This will invoke God’s divine mercies in the lives of
for God’s divine homes and anywhere, they should seek God’s grace in the these people, inviting and guiding them to value peace,
intervention. circumstances. harmonious co-existence and stop the raids.
2 They ought to Repentance is a change of mind, feeling, purpose and The people in the scenario should therefore seek for the
repent and stop conduct. According to 1 Peter 3, whoever would love life blessing of repentance, the blessing of life, good days,
raids against each and good days must turn from evil and do good; they and peace, by repenting the sins of raids, conflict, hatred
other. must seek peace and pursue it. and turning away from them.
3 They should The book of Mathew teaches Christians to be prepared to Forgiveness will be good reason to permanently stop
create forgive others as Jesus forgave them. (Matthew 6:12). raids against each other’s property which will bring
opportunities for about friendship, harmony and peace.

forgiveness.
4 They should seek In 2 Corinthians 5:19, St. Paul teaches people to Seek Upholding this teaching will soften the hearts of the
for reconciliation.reconciliation with those they may have conflict with, in people in these communities. It will foster comradeship
order to restore unity and harmony. and friendship, which are vital for peaceful co-existence.
5 They should learn According to the book of Mathew, it is the duty of In respecting the property of other people in these
to respect other Christian parents to instruct children about proper dealing communities, they stand to earn blessings from God.
people’s property. with other people’s belongings. This will lay the right Such could be blessings for life, more animals, peace
foundation for God’s gifts and blessings (Matthew 24:45- and harmonious co-existence.
47)

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ii. Traditional African views
NO IDEA (CK) EXPLANATION OF IDEAS (CU) APPLICATION (AP)
1 Elders of these The secret of negotiation in Traditional African Society was In so doing, they should consider decisions
communities should to harmonize the interests of the parties concerned. Consensus which favours all parties in the interest of
engage in dialogue / and social cohesion were key so that the management of the harmonious co-existence and peaceful means of
negotiations. conflict favours the concerns of both parties. ending the raids and conflicts.
2 Leaders of these In traditional African society, elders were trustworthy Mediation will enable the warring parties to
communities should mediators because of their experience and wisdom. Their meet. It will serve to remind the warring
engage third parties roles included, pressurizing, making recommendations on communities of the need for peace and
for mediation. behalf of the parties, emphasizing relevant norms and rules, harmonious co-existence in society.
envisaging the situation.
3 People in these Traditional African Society anchored reconciliation on the Such efforts will lead to manageable
communities should principle of give a little and get a little. The purpose was not compensations to each other and forgiveness, as
reconcile for peaceful to render a judgment in law but to reconcile the conflicting a way of providing for healing and putting the
co-existence. parties. differences aside.
4 People in these In traditional African Society, apology for wrongs done to This will prevent revenge acts against each other
communities ought to individuals and the entire community was encouraged. Such and foster harmonious co-existence.
seek for forgiveness. apology was channeled through elders in the society.

NO BASES OF ASSESSMENT SUCCESS CRITERIA

4 3 2 1 0
1 Christian approaches to Gives ideas, explains Gives idea(s), Gives and explains Gives idea(s) Wrong /
harmonious living among the and applies a minimum explains and applies idea(s) but does not but does not No
people in the scenario. of 3 responses (AP). 1-2 responses (AP). apply any (CU). explain and response.
apply any (CK).
4 3 2 1 0
2 Traditional African Society Gives ideas, explains Gives idea(s), Gives and explains Gives idea(s) Wrong /
approaches to harmonious and applies a minimum explains and applies idea(s) but does not but does not No
living among the people in the of 3 responses (AP). 1-2 responses (AP). apply any (CU). explain and response.
scenario. apply any (CK).

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