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This article discusses the importance of developing a Christian Religious Education (PAK) model based on Christian theology and implemented through the active role of the church in carrying out the Great Commission. True Christian education does not only convey doctrinal information, but also forms the character, spirituality, and calling of the people based on the word of God. The church is positioned as a learning community and the main implementer of the contextual, transformative, and biblical theology-rooted faith education process. Through a qualitative-descriptive approach and literature study, this paper emphasizes that theological foundations, such as God as the source of education, the Bible as the basis of teaching, Christ as the focus, and the church as the implementer, are inseparable elements of PAK. Christian Religious Education based on theology provides clear direction in designing content, methods, and learning objectives that are in line with God's will. Thus, this education model is expected to be able to answer the challenges of the times, strengthen the faith of the congregation, and produce strong and relevant followers of Christ in society.  

The development of information systems in educational management has become a very necessary need to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of educational institution management. This study explores the concept and implementation of information systems in educational management in Christian educational institutions. The main focus of this study is to understand how information systems can support administrative processes, academic systems, curriculum management, and interactions between educators and students. This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method in several Christian educational institutions. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of appropriate information systems can improve the quality of educational services, facilitate access to information, and improve overall organizational performance. However, challenges such as limited resources and resistance to change need to be overcome to achieve successful implementation. This study provides practical recommendations for Christian educational institutions to optimize the use of information systems in their educational management.

This article discusses the important role of Christian religious education in facilitating intercultural cooperation in Indonesia, which is a country with a pluralistic society. Religious education not only serves to build individual morals and character, but also serves as a bridge to create understanding and tolerance between different groups. By prioritizing the values of peace and mutual respect, Christian religious education has the potential to reduce conflict and promote harmony in a diverse society. Therefore, education about pluralism and the rights of adherents of other religions in the religious education curriculum is very important, in order to strengthen social solidarity and intercultural cooperation. 

This study aims to determine the extent of the influence of PAK teacher guidance on the interest in learning Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class X students of SMK Negeri 1 Sigumpar in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. With the hypothesis that there is a positive influence of PAK teacher guidance on the interest in learning Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class X students of SMK Negeri 1 Sigumpar in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. Using a descriptive quantitative research method. The population of all students of class X SMK Negeri 1 Sigumpar in the 2024/2025 Academic Year who are Protestant Christians is 50 people. This study is a population study. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The results of data analysis obtained: a) The rcount value = 0.871 indicates a positive relationship and a very strong level of relationship in the interval 0.800 - 1.00 between PAK teacher guidance and students' interest in learning Christian Religious Education and Character Education. b) The determination test found that the influence was 75.86%. The study concluded that there was a positive influence of PAK teacher guidance on the interest in learning Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class X students of SMK Negeri 1 Sigumpar in the 2024/2025 Academic Year.

The purpose of this study was to determine the positive and significant influence of the pedagogical competence of Christian Religious Education teachers on the learning activity of class XI students of SMA Negeri 2 Tarutung, North Tapanuli Regency in the 2024/2025 academic year. The method used in this study is a quantitative descriptive inferential method. The population was all class XI students of SMA Negeri 2 Tarutung totaling 274 students and a sample of 35 people was determined using Purposive Sampling. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 34 items. The results of the data analysis showed that there was a positive and significant influence of the Pedagogical Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers on the Learning Activity of Class XI Students of SMA Negeri 2 Tarutung, North Tapanuli Regency in the 2024/2025 Academic Year, as evidenced by the following data analysis: 1) Analysis requirements test: a) a positive relationship test obtained a value of rxy = 0.619> rtable ( = 0.05, n = 35) = 0.334. b) Test of significant relationship obtained tcount value = 4.524 > ttable ( = 0.05, dk = n-2 = 33) = 2.042. 2) Test of influence: a) Test of regression equation, obtained regression equation Y ̂="16.36" + 0.65X. b) Test of regression determination coefficient (r2) = 38.3%. 3) Hypothesis test using F test obtained Fcount > Ftable = ( = 0.05, dk numerator k = 21, dk denominator = n-2 = 35-2 = 33) which is 20.43 > 1.62. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of the Contextual Teaching and Learning approach on students' creative thinking abilities in Christian religious and character education subjects in class XII at SMK Negeri 1 Sipoholon, North Tapanuli Regency for the 2024/2025 academic year. The method used in this research is a quantitative research method with Pre-Experimental One Shot Case Study statistics. The population was all class Data was collected using a 20 item questionnaire. The results of data analysis show that there is an influence of the Contextual Teaching and Learning approach on students' creative thinking abilities in the Christian religious and character education subjects in class XII at SMK Negeri 1 Sipoholon, North Tapanuli Regency for the 2024/2025 academic year. Test analysis requirements, namely tcount = 8.376 > ttable = 2.042. It is known that the tcount value is in the area of ​​rejection of H0 and acceptance of Ha, so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that there is an influence of the Contextual Teaching and Learning approach on students' creative thinking abilities in Christian religious and character education subjects in class XII at SMK Negeri 1 Sipoholon, North Tapanuli Regency for the 2024/2025 academic year.

The purpose of this study was to determine the positive and significant influence of the Use of Audio Visual Media by Christian Religious Education and Character Education Teachers on the Learning Activity of Grade IX Students at SMPN 4 Siborongborong in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The method used in this study is a quantitative research method with descriptive inferential data analysis. The population was all grade IX students of SMP Negeri 4 Siborongborong totaling 206 people and a sample of 34 people was determined using the Purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a positive closed questionnaire of 32 items. The results of the data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence of the Use of Audio Visual Media by Christian Religious Education and Character Education Teachers on the Learning Activity of Class IX Students at SMPN 4 Siborongborong in the 2024/2025 Academic Year as evidenced by the following data analysis: 1) Analysis requirements test: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy value = 0.851> rtable ( = 0.05, n = 34) = 0.339. b) Significant relationship test obtained tcount value = 9.167> ttable ( = 0.05, dk = n-2 = 32) = 2.036. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation Ŷ = 10.02 + 0.80X. b) Regression determination coefficient test (r2) = 72.4%. 3) Hypothesis testing using the F test obtained Fcount > Ftable, namely 84.334 > 1.79. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The purpose of this study was to determine how to generate PAK teacher attention in increasing self-confidence in class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Raya, Simalungun Regency, 2024/2025 Academic Year. The research method used is a qualitative method. The determination technique used to collect informants is using purposive sampling. The data collection technique used in this study used semi-structured interviews. The results of the study showed that the attention of PAK teachers in increasing the self-confidence of class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Raya, namely: (1) PAK teachers have provided optimal attention by providing supervision, guidance, ideas and input. The supervision provided by PAK teachers is classified as very good with a percentage of 75%; (2) providing motivation to students. The motivation given by PAK teachers is classified as very good with a percentage of 85%; (3) some students lack self-confidence which is shown in an optimistic attitude but already have a responsible attitude which is classified as sufficient with a percentage of 43%; and (4) PAK teachers have used good communication with students which aims not to weaken students' self-confidence. PAK teacher communication is classified as good with a percentage of 80%.

This study aims to determine the positive and significant influence between the Sociodrama Learning Method by PAK Teachers on the Interest in Learning Christian Religious Education and Character Education of Class V Students of SD Negeri 2 Martoba, Simanindo District, Samosir Regency. The research hypothesis is that there is a positive and significant influence of the sociodrama learning method on the interest in learning Christian religious education and character education of class V students of SD Negeri 2 Martoba, Simanindo District, Samosir Regency, Academic Year 2024/2025. The research method uses a quantitative descriptive inferential approach. The population of all students of Class V of SD Negeri 2 Martoba, Simanindo District who are Protestant Christians totaling 32 people as the research sample. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The questionnaire trial was conducted on 30 student respondents outside the research respondents, and its validity and reliability have been tested. The results of the data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence between the Sociodrama Method on the Interest in Learning PAK and Character Education of Class V Students of SD Negeri 2 Martoba, Simanindo District, Samosir Regency, Academic Year 2024/2025: 1) Analysis requirements test: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy value = 0.862> rtable (α = 0.05, n = 32) 0.349, thus there is a positive relationship between variable X and variable Y. b) Significant relationship test obtained tcount value of 9.311> ttable (α = 0.05, dk = n-2 = 30) 2.04227 thus there is a significant relationship between variable x and variable y. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation Ŷ = 2.50 + 0.53X. b) Determination coefficient test (r2) = 74.3%. 3) Hypothesis testing using the F test obtained Fcount > Ftable (α = 0.05, dk numerator k = 2, dk denominator = n-2 = 32-2 = 30 ) namely 84.73 > 1.62, thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The purpose of this study was to determine the positive and significant influence of teacher creativity on the interest in learning PAK of class X students of SMK Swasta Persiapan Pematang Siantar in the academic year 2024/2025. The method used in this study is a quantitative method with inferential descriptive statistics. The population was 130 class X students of SMK Swasta Persiapan Pematang Siantar and a sample of 40 people was determined using a random sampling technique. Data were collected using a positive closed questionnaire of 35 items. The results of the data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence between the Creativity of Christian Religious Education teachers on the Learning Interests of class X students of SMK Swasta Persiapan Pematang Siantar Academic Year 2024/2025, as evidenced by the following data analysis: 1) Analysis requirements test: a) positive influence test obtained rxy value = 0.551> rtable ( = 0.05, n = 40) = 0.312 thus it is known that there is a positive influence between variable X and variable Y. b) Significant relationship test obtained tcount value = 4.072> ttable ( = 0.05, dk = n-2 = 38) = 2.021 thus there is a significant relationship between variable X and variable Y. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation Y ̂="25.127" + 0.912X. b) Regression determination coefficient test (r2) = 30.4%. 3) Hypothesis testing using the F test obtained Fcount > Ftable, namely 16.581 > 4.08. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Problem Solving learning model on student learning activity in Christian Religious Education and Character Education in class X of SMA Negeri 1 Sipoholon in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The method used in this study uses a quantitative research method. The population is all Protestant Christian students in class X of SMA Negeri 1 Sipoholon in the 2024/2025 Academic Year, totaling 271 people and 41 people were determined as research respondents, namely 15% of the population. Data were collected using a positive closed questionnaire of 50 items. The results of the data analysis show that there is an influence of the Problem Solving learning model on the learning activity of students in Christian Religious Education and Character Education in class X of SMA Negeri 1 Sipoholon in the 2024/2025 Academic Year: 1) Analysis requirements test: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy value = 0.548> rtable ( = 0.05, n = 41) = 0.308 thus it is known that there is a positive relationship between variable X and variable Y. b) Significant relationship test obtained tcount value = 4.089> ttable ( = 0.05, dk = n-2 = 39) = 2.021 thus there is a significant relationship between variable X and variable Y. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation Y ̂="42","64"+0.84X. b) Regression determination coefficient test (r2) = 30%. 3) Hypothesis testing using the F test obtained Fcount > Ftable = ( = 0.05, df numerator k = 15, df denominator = n-2 = 41-2 = 39) which is 16.70 > 1.92. Thus Ha, namely there is an influence of the Problem Solving learning model on the learning activity of students in Christian Religious Education and Character Education in class X of SMA Negeri 1 Sipoholon in the 2024/2025 Academic Year is accepted and H0 is rejected.

This study aims to determine the positive and significant influence of the Contextual Teaching and Learning model on the learning motivation of Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class XI SMK Negeri 2 Balige in the 2024/2025 academic year. The method used is a quantitative research method with inferential statistics, because the research conducted is a sample study and the results are applied to the population. The population of this study consisted of 265 students in class XI SMK Negeri 2 Balige who were Protestant Christians and a sample of 53 people was determined using random sampling. The research instrument was a closed questionnaire. The results of the data analysis study obtained: a) Test of influence r count = 0.397> r table = 0.279; b) Significance test t count = 3.090> t table = 2.021; c) Regression equation Ŷ = 35.40  0.53; d) The coefficient of determination test shows that the influence is 15.8%; e) Hypothesis test Fcount = 9.57> Ftable = 3.23 then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The study concluded that there is a positive and significant influence between the Contextual Teaching and Learning learning model on the motivation to learn Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class XI SMK Negeri 2 Balige in the 2024/2025 academic year.

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of PAK teachers' social competence on the morality of class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Laguboti for the 2024/2025 academic year. The method used in this research uses quantitative, descriptive and inferential research methods. The population, namely all Protestant Christian students in class VII of SMP Negeri 1 Laguboti for the 2024/2025 academic year, totaled 199 people and a sample of 50 people was determined, namely 25% of the population using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 40 items. The results of data analysis show that there is an influence of the social competence of PAK teachers on the morality of class VII students of SMP Negeri 1 Laguboti for the 2024/2025 academic year: 1) Test the analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained by the value rxy = 0,433 > rtabel(=0,05,n=50) = 0,297 thus it is known that there is a positive relationship between variable X and variable Y. b) Testing a significant relationship obtained a value of thitung= 3,333 > ttabel(=0,05,dk=n-2=48)= 2,021 thus there is a significant relationship between variable X and variable Y. 2) Test the effect: a) Test the regression equation, obtained the regression equation =46,75+0,26X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 18,8%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fhitung > Ftabel=(=0,05), dk numerator k=20,dk denominator=n-2=50-2=48) namely 11,08 > 1,51. Thus, Ha, that is, there is an influence of the social competence of PAK teachers on the morality of class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Laguboti for the 2024/2025 academic year is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The purpose of this study was to develop and produce hybrid learning in the subject of Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class VIII of Junior High Schools in Indonesia in the odd semester of the Independent Curriculum. This study uses a development method with the ADDIE approach model. The study was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Pollung. Data collection used a validation questionnaire and a response questionnaire. The validation questionnaire was used for validator lecturers who are media experts, design experts, material experts, and language experts. The response questionnaire was used for PAK teachers of class VIII of SMP Negeri 2 Pollung and students of class VIII of SMP Negeri 2 Pollung totaling 24 people for small groups and 66 people for large groups. The data analysis techniques used in this study were qualitative descriptive analysis and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results of this study are in the form of hybrid learning media products using PowerPoint in the subject of Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class VIII of SMP in the Odd Semester of the Independent Curriculum. The results of the study indicate that the products made are valid and suitable to be used as learning media. The assessment is based on validation experts, teachers, and students, namely media experts obtained an assessment percentage of 100% (very valid), design experts 96% (very valid), material experts 100% (very valid), language experts 100% (very valid), PAK teachers 100% (very valid), and finally students in small and large groups obtained an average percentage of 100% (very good).

The research aims to determine the positive and significant influence of using quizizz-based audio-visual learning media on students' interest in learning in class XI Christian Religious Education subjects at SMA Negeri 1 Tukka, Central Tapanuli Regency for the 2023/2024 academic year. The research hypothesis is that there is a positive and significant influence between the use of quizizz-based audio visual learning media on students' interest in learning in class XI Christian Religious Education subjects at SMA Negeri 1 Tukka, Central Tapanuli Regency for the 2023/2024 academic year. The One-Group Pre-Post Design research method is an experiment carried out on just one group without a comparison group. The population of all class The sample was purposive sampling, namely students of class XI IPA 1 and XI IPA 2 with a total of 44 people. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The results of data analysis obtained: a) The value rcount=0.603>rtabel=0.297 and tcount=4.899>ttable=2.021 shows that there is a positive and significant relationship between the use of quizizz-based audio visual learning media and students' interest in learning in Christian Religious Education subjects. b) Regression equation. c) The determination test revealed that the magnitude of the effect was 36.39%. d) Hypothesis testing obtained Fcount=23.914>Ftable=3.23, so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The research concluded that there was a positive and significant influence between the use of quizizz-based audio visual learning media on students' interest in learning in class XI Christian Religious Education subjects at SMA Negeri 1 Tukka, Central Tapanuli Regency for the 2023/2024 academic year.

The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of the teaching style of Christian Religious Education and Character Education teachers on the learning motivation of class Xl students at SMA Negeri 1 Siborong-borong, North Tapanuli Regency for the 2024/2025 academic year. The method used in this research uses quantitative descriptive inferential research methods. The population was all students who were Protestant Christians in class Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 35 items. The results of data analysis show that there is an influence of the teaching style of Christian Religious Education and Character Education teachers on the learning motivation of class rxy value = 0.494 > rtable(a=0.05,n=50) = 0.279, thus it is known that there is a positive relationship between variable .05,dk=n-2=48)= 2.021, thus there is a significant relationship between variable .81X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 24.4%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount > Ftable=(a=0.05, dk numerator k=15, dk denominator=n-2=50-2=48) namely 15.45 > 1.92. Thus, Ha, that is, there is an influence of the teaching style of Christian Religious Education and Character Education teachers on the learning motivation of class.

The purpose of this study was to develop and produce effective image media on the material of loving others like loving oneself in Christian Religious Education and Character Education learning for grade IV elementary school Merdeka Curriculum. This study uses a development method with the ADDIE approach model. The research location in North Tapanuli Regency consists of Elementary School 173290 Butar, Pagaran District, Elementary School 173291 Butar, Pagaran District, Elementary School 173292 Butar, Pagaran District, Elementary School 178492 Pagarbatu, Elementary School 174573 Hutaraja. The study was conducted in May - August 2024. Data collection used a validation questionnaire and a response questionnaire. The validation questionnaire was used for language expert lecturers, media experts, and material experts. The response questionnaire was used for PAK teachers for grade IV elementary school and grade IV elementary school students totaling 11 elementary school students for small groups and 76 students for large groups. The data analysis used in this study is qualitative descriptive analysis and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results of this study are in the form of image media products of loving others like loving oneself in the subject of Christian Religious Education and Character Education for grade IV of elementary school, Merdeka curriculum. The results of the study indicate that the products made are valid and suitable to be used as learning media. The assessment is based on validation experts, teachers, and students, namely language experts obtained an assessment percentage of 100% (very valid), material experts 100% (very valid), media experts 100% (very valid), religious teachers 96% (very valid) and finally students in small groups obtained results of 96.9% (very good) and large groups 96.36% (very good).

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of critical thinking skills using the guided inquiry learning model. The research hypothesis is: "There is an influence on the critical thinking abilities of class XI students at SMA Negeri 1 Raya in the 2024/2025 academic year before and after using the guided inquiry learning model. The population is the entire class The research sample was determined using purposive sampling, namely 35 students in class XI IPS 2 as the experimental class using the guided inquiry learning model and 35 students in class This research method uses the Quasy Experimental Design method using the Nonequivalent Control Design Group. The instrument used in this research was a 30 item questionnaire. Research data for the questionnaire was analyzed using the average difference test formula (N-Gain Score). It was found that the average value for the experimental class was 0.7454 in the high category. And the average value for the control class is 0.1481, which is in the low category. Then carrying out an independent test using the t test obtained a value of tcount = 15.168 > ttable((a=0.05;df=68) = 2.000. Thus it can be concluded that the research hypothesis is accepted, namely that there is an influence on the critical thinking abilities of class XI students at SMA Negeri 1 Raya Academic Year 2024/2025 before and after using the guided inquiry learning model.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Think Pair Share learning model on the learning activity of Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class XI students of HKBP Doloksanggul Private High School in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The research hypothesis is that there is an effect of the Think Pair Share learning model on the learning activity of Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class XI students of HKBP Doloksanggul Private High School in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. This research method is the Quasi Experimental Design method using the Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The population of all class XI students of HKBP Doloksanggul Private High School in the 2024/2025 Academic Year who are Protestant Christians is 159 students and is divided into 5 classes. The research sample was determined using a purposive sampling technique, namely 30 students in class XI-4 as an experimental class using the Think Pair Share learning model and 33 students in class XI-2 as a control class using the usual treatment (conventional class). The research instrument was a closed questionnaire consisting of 30 items. The research questionnaire data was analyzed using the average difference test formula (N-Gain Score). The average pretest and posttest scores at the first and second meetings of the experiment were 3.06 and 3.77, and for the first and second meetings of the pretest and posttest in the control class were 2.75 and 3.00. So the overall average score of the experimental class is 0.7570 in the high category. The overall average score for the control class is 0.1930 in the low category. Then the t-test obtained a value of t count = 14.170> t table (α = 0.05; df = 61) = 2.000, so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The study concluded that there is an influence of the Think Pair Share learning model on the activeness of learning Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class XI students of HKBP Doloksanggul Private High School in the 2024/2025 Academic Year.

The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between Parental Cooperation and Christian Religious Education Teachers in Increasing Interest in Learning PAK of Grade XI Students of HKBP Doloksanggul Private High School, Humbang Hasundutan Regency in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The research hypothesis is that there is a positive and significant relationship between Parental Cooperation and Christian Religious Education Teachers in Increasing Interest in Learning PAK of Grade XI Students of HKBP Doloksanggul Private High School, Humbang Hasundutan Regency in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. This study uses a quantitative descriptive inferential approach, with a population of 159 people and a sample of 32 people, which is 20% of the population. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 28 items. The results of the analysis show that there is a positive and significant relationship between Parental Cooperation and Christian Religious Education Teachers in Increasing Interest in Learning PAK of Grade XI Students of HKBP Doloksanggul Private High School, Humbang Hasundutan Regency in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. This is proven by r count > r table of 0.804 > 0.349 and t count > t table of 7.387 > 2.042, thus there is a significant relationship between variable X and variable Y. So Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected.