The Contribution Of Christian Religious Education In Character Development Of Persons With Disabilities Based On Jean Vanier's Theological Perspective

Talizaro Tafonao ; Stella Lady Prang ; Agiana Her Vinshu Ditakristi
Proceeding of The International Conference on Reli... 📅 2025 Vol 1, No 2 🔗 DOI: 10.61132/icreccu.v2i1.45
Abstract
This study aims to explore the contribution of Christian Religious Education in developing the character of people with disabilities, grounded in Jean Vanier’s perspective on inclusive community and human dignity. People with disabilities are often marginalized due to persistent social stigma, which limits their access to education, meaningful participation, and employment opportunities, particularly within faith-based educational contexts. Employing a qualitative research approach through an in-depth literature review, this study examines key concepts in Christian Religious Education, the characteristics and lived experiences of individuals with disabilities, and the challenges and strategies associated with inclusive educational practices. The findings indicate that Christian Religious Education can function as an effective empowerment framework by integrating spiritual formation with the development of social skills, self-confidence, and communal belonging. Based on Jean Vanier’s inclusive vision, the study highlights practical implications for local churches, Christian schools, and faith-based communities, such as fostering inclusive learning environments, implementing participatory pedagogical models, and strengthening community-based support systems for people with disabilities.Furthermore, reducing social stigma through value-based education and community engagement emerges as a critical strategy to enhance educational participation and social integration. These findings contribute to the discourse on inclusive Christian education and offer contextual strategies applicable to local academic and ecclesial settings in promoting the dignity and empowerment of people with disabilities.
Keywords
Christian Character; Disability; Empowerment; Social Stigma; Theological Perspective Of Jean Vanier
How to Cite

Talizaro Tafonao, et al. (2025). The Contribution Of Christian Religious Education In Character Development Of Persons With Disabilities Based On Jean Vanier's Theological Perspective. Proceeding of The International Conference on Religious Education and Cross - Cultural Understanding, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.61132/icreccu.v2i1.45

Talizaro Tafonao; Stella Lady Prang; Agiana Her Vinshu Ditakristi, "The Contribution Of Christian Religious Education In Character Development Of Persons With Disabilities Based On Jean Vanier's Theological Perspective," Proceeding of The International Conference on Religious Education and Cross - Cultural Understanding, vol. 1, no. 2, 2025.

Talizaro Tafonao; Stella Lady Prang; Agiana Her Vinshu Ditakristi. "The Contribution Of Christian Religious Education In Character Development Of Persons With Disabilities Based On Jean Vanier's Theological Perspective." Proceeding of The International Conference on Religious Education and Cross - Cultural Understanding, vol. 1, no. 2, 2025.

Talizaro Tafonao; Stella Lady Prang; Agiana Her Vinshu Ditakristi. "The Contribution Of Christian Religious Education In Character Development Of Persons With Disabilities Based On Jean Vanier's Theological Perspective." Proceeding of The International Conference on Religious Education and Cross - Cultural Understanding 1, no. 2 (2025).

Talizaro Tafonao, et al. (2025) 'The Contribution Of Christian Religious Education In Character Development Of Persons With Disabilities Based On Jean Vanier's Theological Perspective', Proceeding of The International Conference on Religious Education and Cross - Cultural Understanding, 1(2). doi: 10.61132/icreccu.v2i1.45.

Talizaro Tafonao; Stella Lady Prang; Agiana Her Vinshu Ditakristi. The Contribution Of Christian Religious Education In Character Development Of Persons With Disabilities Based On Jean Vanier's Theological Perspective. Proceeding of The International Conference on Religious Education and Cross - Cultural Understanding. 2025;1(2).

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