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This article explores the relationship between the theology of Christian Religious Education (CRE) and the Church in contributing to relevant, contextual, and transformative theological education. The Church, as a community of faith and spiritual institution, plays a strategic role in shaping theological understanding through teaching, discipleship, and ministry. Meanwhile, CRE within the formal education system is tasked with delivering Christian values through pedagogical and academic approaches. In an era shaped by secularism, pluralism, and technological advancement, both challenges and opportunities arise for CRE and the Church to collaborate meaningfully. Through literature review and theological analysis, this article identifies key challenges such as the gap between theory and practice, limited human resources, and the influence of popular culture that often contradicts Christian values. On the other hand, significant opportunities exist, including the use of digital technology, the strengthening of faith-based character education, and the implementation of contextual approaches to theological teaching. The article affirms the importance of a strategic partnership between the Church and CRE in developing theological education that not only informs the mind but also transforms lives through strong Christian character in everyday contexts.

Islamic Religious Education (IRE) plays a crucial role in shaping the moral character of students at the elementary school level. However, learning methods used in IRE classrooms often remain conventional and teacher-centered, resulting in low student engagement and limited understanding of religious material. In response to the educational demands of the 21st century, a transformation in learning strategies is necessary. This study explores the implementation of active learning methods Card Sort, The Power of Two, and Snowballing as innovative approaches to revitalize IRE instruction. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were gathered through classroom observations, in-depth interviews with teachers and students, and supporting documentation. The findings reveal that Card Sort enhances students’ ability to visually organize and connect religious concepts, The Power of Two facilitates deeper comprehension through peer discussion, and Snowballing promotes collaborative knowledge construction in stages. These methods contribute to a more interactive, student-centered, and meaningful learning process. Moreover, the integration of these strategies helps improve students' critical thinking, communication, and social-emotional skills while strengthening their internalization of Islamic values. Despite challenges such as instructional planning and classroom management, active learning techniques offer promising potential to transform IRE learning into a dynamic and participatory experience. The study provides practical recommendations for educators and school administrators to develop more effective and engaging IRE strategies.

The advancement of information technology has influenced judicial institutions to integrate digital systems into administrative and courtroom processes. The Kraksaan Religious Court has adopted the e-Court platform to enhance judicial service effectiveness and accessibility. This study evaluates the implementation of e-Court at the Kraksaan Religious Court, focusing on its impact on judicial efficiency, encountered challenges, and optimization efforts. Using a qualitative approach with interviews, observations, and document studies, the findings indicate that e-Court has streamlined case administration, improved time efficiency, and reduced costs for justice seekers. However, challenges such as limited technological infrastructure and low public awareness hinder its full potential. This study recommends strengthening public outreach, providing training, and improving technological infrastructure to optimize e-Court implementation at the Kraksaan Religious Court.

The rejection of isbat nikah applications in religious court practice, particularly in the context of polygamy, is a complex issue with far-reaching implications for the legal status of marriage, the rights of wives and children, and legal certainty. This study aims to analyze the legal considerations of the panel of judges in rejecting the application for isbat nikah polygamy at the Kwandang Religious Court and to examine the legal consequences arising from the rejection. This research uses an empirical juridical method with a case approach, which is analyzed based on primary data in the form of court decisions and interviews with judges and related parties, and secondary data in the form of legal literature, legislation, and relevant legal journals. The results show that the rejection of polygamous marriage isbat nikah applications is generally caused by the non-fulfillment of substantive requirements as stipulated in Pasal 4 and 5 of Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 1974 concerning Marriage jo. Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI), such as the absence of permission from the first wife or the lack of proof of the reasons that allow polygamy. The legal consequences of this rejection include the formal non-recognition of the legal status of the second marriage, which has an impact on the non-fulfillment of the civil rights of the second wife and the children born, such as inheritance rights and citizenship status. This study recommends the need to strengthen legal education to the community as well as harmonization between state law and religious law to ensure the legal protection of women and children in the context of polygamy.

UMKM berperan penting dalam perekonomian Indonesia, namun menghadapi kendala akses informasi dan pembiayaan. Sosialisasi sertifikasi halal di Kelurahan Karangrejo oleh Fakultas Hukum Untag Semarang dan Kemenag bertujuan meningkatkan daya saing UMKM melalui pemahaman regulasi halal dan membuka peluang pasar yang lebih luas. Program  pengabdian masyarakat bertujuan mengetaui pelaksanaan sosialisasi sertifikasi produk halal bagi pelaku UMKM di Kelurahan Karangrejo, Semarang dan mengetahui sejauh mana pengaruh sosialisasi sertifikasi produk halal terhadap peningkatan kepercayaan konsumen terhadap produk UMKM di Kelurahan Karangrejo, Semarang.  Sosialisasi sertifikasi halal di Kelurahan Karangrejo berhasil meningkatkan pemahaman dan semangat pelaku UMKM dalam mengurus label halal sebagai nilai tambah produk dan strategi pemasaran. Kegiatan ini tidak hanya bersifat informatif, tetapi juga interaktif dan aplikatif, sehingga mendorong pelaku usaha mengambil langkah nyata. Kolaborasi antara Fakultas Hukum Untag, Kementerian Agama, dan UMKM Center memperkuat dampak kegiatan. Keberhasilan ini menciptakan kepercayaan konsumen dan membentuk ekosistem bisnis halal yang inklusif dan berkelanjutan. Sosialisasi ini juga memiliki potensi untuk direplikasi di daerah lain sebagai strategi pemberdayaan ekonomi lokal yang efektif.

This study aims to identify and analyze forms of gender bias found in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) textbooks at the Senior High School (SMA) level. Using a qualitative approach with content analysis methods, grounded in a critical paradigm and gender perspective, this research found that gender representation in several teaching materials remains unequal. Gender bias in the textbooks is manifested through narratives that position men as dominant in the public sphere, while women are confined to domestic roles. The analyzed materials include topics such as pilgrimage requirements, covering the body and dressing, visiting graves, marriage guardians and witnesses, and family leadership. In these narratives, women are often portrayed as weak, in need of protection, or limited in their roles. This indicates that PAI textbooks continue to reproduce patriarchal values that may reinforce gender-based social inequalities in educational settings. The study recommends that teaching materials be revised to be more inclusive and aligned with gender equality principles as mandated by national education regulations. Thus, education can serve as a fair and equitable instrument for all students, regardless of gender. 

Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) sering kali belum menyentuh aspek afektif dan sosial siswa dalam menghadapi realitas keberagaman, khususnya di lingkungan multikultural seperti Denpasar, Bali. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendesain, melaksanakan, dan memformulasikan model pembelajaran PAI berbasis deep learning dalam membangun karakter pluralistik di MTs Al Ma’ruf Denpasar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan mindful learning, meaningful learning, dan joyful learning yang diintegrasikan secara sistematis mampu menumbuhkan kesadaran beragama yang inklusif, sikap toleran, dan empati antarsiswa. Model pembelajaran yang dihasilkan Model Integratif-Reflektif Deep Learning menawarkan sintesis antara nilai-nilai keislaman dan realitas sosial siswa dalam konteks madrasah. Temuan ini memperkaya literatur pedagogi Islam kontemporer dan memberikan implikasi praktis bagi guru, pengembang kurikulum, serta pengambil kebijakan dalam merancang pendidikan agama yang transformatif dan adaptif terhadap tantangan pluralisme.

this journal is written to examine divorce cases which are complex social problems and often have psychological and economic impacts on families. In Indonesia, the Religious Court (PA) plays an important role in resolving divorce disputes. Over time (MA RI) has sought to improve the efficiency and transparency of judicial services through the implementation of a system that regulates the application of this electronic system in various cases, including divorce cases. This study is important to evaluate the extent to which the implementation of e-Court in resolving divorce cases in PA is in accordance with the PERMA, identify the obstacles faced, and provide recommendations for improving and optimizing the system. It is hoped that this study can contribute to improving services in the courts in handling divorce cases and supporting the realization of simple, fast, and low-cost access to justice.    

Adolescents are an age group that is vulnerable to social conflict due to emotional immaturity and the search for self-identity. Amidst the increasing cases of violence and intolerance among adolescents, Christian Religious Education (PAK) has strategic potential in forming peaceful characters and constructive conflict resolution skills. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach through an in-depth literature review of various literature and scientific journals from the last five to ten years. The results of the study indicate that PAK plays a role in internalizing the values ​​of love, forgiveness, tolerance, and justice that are relevant to building a culture of peace. In addition, PAK also contributes to forming a healthy social identity among adolescents, strengthening multicultural awareness, and providing skills in resolving conflicts non-violently. The instillation of these values ​​is carried out through a holistic approach that includes cognitive, affective, and practical learning. Christian Religious Education not only forms religious understanding, but also plays a role as a means of social transformation amidst the complex reality of conflict. Thus, PAK can be an important element in efforts to prevent conflict and form a young generation with a peaceful personality.  These findings are expected to be the basis for developing a curriculum and practice of Christian education that is more responsive to the social challenges faced by today's youth.

This study aims to analyze how cultural and religious identities are represented and interact in the Log In podcast on Dedy Corbuzier's YouTube channel. The focus of this research is on the interaction among five speakers with diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. A qualitative approach is employed, using Identity Negotiation Theory as the analytical framework. The findings reveal that the speakers openly express their identities through symbols, verbal expressions, and personal experiences. These interactions demonstrate identity negotiation in accordance with the core dialectics of Identity Negotiation Theory: security vs. vulnerability, inclusion vs. differentiation, and connection vs. autonomy. The study concludes that intercultural communication occurs effectively through openness, acceptance, and a willingness to respect others' identities.

This study aims to determine the values of gender equality in Daarussholah Pesantren-Based Junior High School (BP), the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers in internalizing it, as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors in the process. This research uses a qualitative approach with a field method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation with the main informants, namely PAI teachers, students, and principals. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman model which includes data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing.The results showed that Daarussholah Pesantren-Based Junior High School has attempted to implement gender equality values through policies that support equal rights and opportunities between male and female students, both in learning, leadership, and extracurricular activities. These values include justice, equality, and freedom of expression without gender restrictions. PAI teachers play an important role as educators and role models, conveying these values through teaching, social interaction and support for the school's inclusive policies. Supporting factors for the internalization of these values are the progressive school policies and the diversity of the teaching staff. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factor is the immaturity of students' emotional intelligence.

Islamic Religious Education not only serves as a means of conveying religious knowledge but also as a tool for character and moral development of students. Through a quantitative approach using survey methods, data were collected from a number of students as respondents. The analysis results show that there is a significant influence between the quality of PAI learning and the improvement of students' religious behaviour. The more structured and applicable the PAI learning received, the higher the level of appreciation and practice of religious values in the students' daily lives. The purpose of this research is to discuss the influence of PAI learning on students' religious behaviour. The type of this research is qualitative research using a literature review. Data sources are taken from books, articles, research results, news, websites, and other references related to the research. The data analysis technique uses content analysis where the researcher analyses content from various written sources. The results show that there are several influences of PAI learning on students' religious behaviour, namely, the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers, schools with madrasa curricula, lessons and activities with religious nuances, school culture and climate, social interactions, as well as facilities and resources.

A Christian Religious Education teacher is a leader who never knows what it means to be tired in any situation where a teacher wants to make his students succeed in achieving a desired goal, of course the goal in question is good, such as achieving an ideal. Teachers as producers of a generation of great leaders are educated by great teachers, teachers must instill leadership values ​​for their students, both from material or direct practice in scouting extracurricular activities and so on. PAK teachers are a very noble and important profession in forming a generation that can lead the nation and state in the future, a teacher does not only act as a teacher, but also as a leader who can be a role model for his students. Leadership remains the most important part of human life, leaders are identical to teachers, when he learns from great people then he has the potential to become a great leader. Therefore, the role of PAK teachers is very important in order to produce a generation of leaders, especially in Indonesia, teachers must be prosperous so that they focus on teaching and educating their students. Teachers must focus on teaching and becoming great leaders among their students.

Marriage is a sacred bond that is carried out by a woman and a man to become husband and wife. Basically every religion has its own proisions regarding marriage. In practice, especially in Indonesia, there are still many who practice interfaith marriages so that this practice has become a discussion that until now and in practice there are also many Muslims who still carry out interfaith marriages. This study aims to examine how the Islamic Law Compilation and Human Rights views the practice of interfaith marriage. The results of this study indicate that both according to the Islamic Law Compilation (KHI) and Human Rights (HAM) state that interfaith marriage is an act that is forbidden because it has violated God’s commands, every religion forbids its people to marry people of different religions. The prohibition on interfaith marriage has also been enshrined in the Marriage Law and also the Islamic Law Compilation, so that every citizen is obliged to follow the applicable legal rules. In human rights, the highest human right is divinity so that every people must obey God’s commands.  

Marriage is a sacred bond recognized by religion and the state. In the context of religion, marriage has a very important role in the life of a Muslim, including the Spiritual Foundation and Worship, Maintaining Pious and Pious Offspring. Marriage in Islam also aims to produce pious and pious offspring. Religion provides guidance on how to educate children with good religious and moral values. In the context of positive law, the state gives authority to the validity or invalidity of a marriage to each religion.Communication in the family is the process of exchanging information, feelings. Communication in the family is the process of exchanging information, feelings, and ideas between family members to create harmonious relationships, mutual understanding, and support each other. The Importance of Communication in the Family is very useful for avoiding conflict in the household. The importance of communication in the family is as follows: Building Harmonious Relationships Good communication strengthens the bonds between family members, creating an atmosphere full of love and mutual understanding.

Employing a qualitative methodology that integrated video content analysis and interviews with both the curator and viewers of the YouTube channel @hippiearab, this research aims to elucidate the distinctive narrative approach utilized in the propagation of religious tenets. The central discovery of this inquiry highlights that a direct, relatable to daily life, and captivating storytelling mode simplifies the comprehension of religious doctrines for the audience. Furthermore, the application of everyday language within the content has demonstrated its efficacy in forging a robust emotional bond between the content creator and the video recipients. This study underscores the pivotal role of online media, notably YouTube, as an influential tool for instilling spiritual values in younger generations within the context of their ordinary existence.

Critical thinking skills are fundamental to everyday life and academics, allowing individuals to analyze information, evaluate arguments, and draw evidence-based conclusions. In the context of Christian Religious Education (PAK), critical thinking also has a theological dimension, where reason, as a divine gift, is renewed through Christ to understand divine truth and love God. Given this urgency, this study aims to explore how the implementation of the Team Based Learning (TBL) Model can improve the critical thinking skills of PAK students. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method through literature study, collecting and analyzing data from various journal articles and books. The results show that the TBL structure includes individual preparation, team discussion (IRAT/GRAT), problem-based concept application, and peer feedback and evaluation systematically encourage high-level cognitive processes. In conclusion, TBL has proven effective in improving the critical thinking skills of PAK students, while deepening their understanding of the material and their religious competence.

Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) di era digital abad ke-21 menghadapi tantangan adaptasi teknologi, keterbatasan infrastruktur, dan metode konvensional. Diperlukan inovasi media pembelajaran interaktif untuk mengembangkan keterampilan abad ke-21 (berpikir kritis, kreativitas, komunikasi, kolaborasi) dalam pembelajaran Al-Qur'an Hadits, sembari mempertahankan nilai-nilai Islam. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi literatur (library research) dengan menganalisis referensi dari Al-Qur'an, Hadits, jurnal ilmiah, dokumen kebijakan, dan buku. Data dikumpulkan melalui dokumentasi dan diolah melalui empat tahapan: pengumpulan, penyaringan, penyajian, dan verifikasi. Hasil dan Pembahasan ini menunjukkan Inovasi media pembelajaran Al-Qur'an Hadits di era digital mencakup e-book, aplikasi mobile (misalnya Learn Quran Tajwid, Muslim Pro), dan platform e-learning (seperti Lumio by Smart). Media efektif untuk keterampilan abad ke-21 meliputi animasi papan tulis, aplikasi literasi digital keislaman, dan model pembelajaran saintifik berbasis teknologi. Tantangan utama adalah keterbatasan infrastruktur dan pengembangan kurikulum yang relevan. Strategi yang diperlukan meliputi motivasi siswa, integrasi teknologi, penekanan nilai universal di sekolah; peran aktif orang tua di rumah; serta kemitraan masyarakat, kurikulum relevan, metode interaktif, pemanfaatan teknologi, dan pelatihan guru.

This research examines the issue of interfaith marriage in the context of religious moderation in Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative method with a library research approach. Based on Dukcapil data from 2022, 34.6 million couples were recorded as "unregistered marriages" due to interfaith marriages. showing strong tension due to the presence of regulations and religious doctrines that tend to be exclusive. By comparing the perspectives of Islam, Catholicism, and Hinduism, it was found that there are differences in doctrinal limitations regarding interfaith marriage practices. This shows how complex the relationship is between social structures and religious teachings in marriage. Moreover, this research found that there is a contradiction between the dominant interpretation of marriage law based on religious beliefs and the constitutional right to form a family (Article 28B paragraph 1 of the 1945 Constitution). As a solution, the paradigm of religious moderation is offered. This paradigm emphasizes justice, love, and tolerance as the fundamental principles of inclusive marriage. This study suggests changes to the legal and theological framework to adapt to a multicultural society.

Anak tunarungu lebih mengandalkan penglihatan dalam menerima informasi, sehingga media pembelajaran berbasis visual sangat efektif, terutama untuk mata pelajaran abstrak seperti Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI). Penelitian ini bertujuan menggambarkan penerapan media visual dalam pembelajaran PAI bagi anak tunarungu di SMALB B YAKUT Purwokerto. Menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan lapangan, penelitian ini menganalisis data melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan media visual dilakukan dalam tiga tahap: perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Pada tahap perencanaan, guru mengidentifikasi kebutuhan siswa dan menyusun RPP yang memuat tujuan, materi, metode, serta media pembelajaran. Pada tahap pelaksanaan, guru memanfaatkan media visual seperti gambar ilustrasi untuk menjelaskan materi tata cara berwudu, sehingga membantu siswa memahami materi dengan lebih jelas dan visual. Evaluasi dilakukan secara menyeluruh, baik terhadap hasil belajar siswa maupun kesulitan guru. Evaluasi ini juga melibatkan rapat guru dengan kepala sekolah untuk menemukan solusi yang efektif. Penggunaan media visual harus disesuaikan dengan karakteristik anak, agar mereka mampu memvisualisasikan materi dengan baik dan meningkatkan pemahaman.