Social Sciences Education (IPS) is very closely related to factual issues that occur in the midst of society. Because social studies learningmaterial is very closely related to social values and national cultural values. One of the characteristics of social studies education is the development ofvalues, value analysis and its application in social action. Social issues can be defined as problems that occur in the midst of society that have not beenresolved and invite the attention of the community as citizens. In solving social problems, Social Studies Education must take an active role. Oneapproach that can be used to solve this social problem is through the reflective inquiry approach. Through the reflective inquiry approach, students aretaught how to use social skills to solve factual problems that occur in daily life in the midst of society. Social studies education must be able to helpstudents control themselves in life and apply these values in their behavior in the midst of society. Social studies education must be able to develop thecommunity into a good citizen, familiar with all elements of the environment, be wise and wise in fostering relationships, exploring, and developingvarious forms of elements of the existing cultural environment.
Integrating Social Studies Education, Religion and Cultural Values for National Interest as Panacea for Curbing Social Violence in Nigeria