Abstract:
This documentary study analyzed the current Christian Religious Studies (CRS) syllabus
being used in Ghanaian Adventist senior high schools. It sought to integrate faith, learning, and
Ghanaian culture, resulting in the development of an integrated Ghanaian Adventist curriculum
framework. As part of the study, a survey was administered with questionnaires given to five
practicing CRS teachers. The analysis showed that the CRS syllabus was written from an
ecumenical perspective, and did not focus on the teachings of a particular Christian
denomination. It was found that although the subject matter of CRS is the Bible, some core
Adventist fundamental beliefs and Adventist history were missing from the CRS syllabus. The
CRS syllabus did not actively make the relevant linkages between specific Ghanaian cultural
elements like the Adinkra symbols and Akan/Ghanaian proverbs, nor did it include content on
other religions or Christian denominations.
An integrated Ghanaian Adventist curriculum framework was developed to address these
concerns. The curriculum framework integrated the existing CRS syllabus, Adventist
fundamental beliefs, additional content aimed at nurturing Adventist children in the Adventist
faith, the goals of religious education and Adventist education, and relevant elements of
Akan/Ghanaian culture as well as learning activities/application.