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In the era of Digital Society 5.0, the development of information and communication technology has had a significant impact on daily life, including in the field of education. Christian education has become an important component in the character formation of adolescents, particularly within the youth fellowship of the Evangelical Protestant Church in the Archipelago (GPIN) Bukit Asam. Parents play a central role in teaching religious values to their children, which will shape their character and morality amid the challenges of the digital era. This research will discuss how parents teach and implement Christian education for the character formation of adolescents at GPIN Bukit Asam, as well as the challenges and strategies faced in the digital context. The findings of this study contribute to understanding the role of parents in applying Christian education for the character formation of GPIN Bukit Asam adolescents in the 5.0 era.

This study aims to determine the extent of the positive and significant relationship between the professional competence of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers and the learning outcomes of class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Balige in the 2024/2025 academic year. This research uses a quantitative method with a descriptive inferential approach. The population of the study consists of all class VII students of SMP Negeri 1 Balige, totaling 149 students. The sampling method used is random sampling, with a sample size of 54 students. The research instruments used are a closed questionnaire to measure the professional competence of teachers and UH (Ulangan Harian or Daily Test) scores to measure student learning outcomes. The data analysis results show that: a) the correlation test obtained a value of rcount = 0.293, which is greater than rtable = 0.226, indicating a positive relationship between the two variables; b) the significance test yielded a value of tcount = 2.210, which is greater than ttable = 2.000, meaning the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the professional competence of CRE teachers has a significant relationship with student learning outcomes. Therefore, improving teachers’ professional competence is expected to enhance student learning outcomes. This study contributes to the development of education and can serve as a reference for teachers and schools to improve the quality of teaching.

The phenomenon of throning, which refers to the practice of seeking partners with high social status to enhance self-image, is increasingly prevalent among Generation Z. Although it may seem appealing, throning poses negative issues such as unrealistic expectations, a transactional view of relationships, and the potential for unhappiness that impacts individuals' mental health. This article aims to critically analyze throning behavior from the perspective of Christian Religious Education, emphasizing the importance of spiritual values in building healthy relationships. The research method employed is qualitative, using a literature review approach that involves analyzing written sources related to throning and Christian Religious Education. The findings indicate that throning contradicts the pursuit of a life partner, as well as the principles of love and respect for the intrinsic value of individuals taught in the Bible. The study concludes by affirming the need for a holistic approach to understanding relationships, grounded in spiritual values rather than social status. Recommendations for future research include more in-depth empirical studies on the impact of throning on mental health and interpersonal relationships, as well as a deeper exploration of Biblical knowledge, which highlights the importance of moral and spiritual values in relationship contexts, even in the digital age. It is hoped that individuals can build more authentic relationships through the lens of the Bible and glorify God.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan dan menganalisis bagaimana implementasi nilai-nilai pendidikan multikultural dilakukan di SMK Negeri 1 Binjai. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan naturalistik inquiry studi kasus.Data dikumpulkan melalui pengamatandan wawancara.Keabsahan data diperkuat dengan mengonfirmasi hasil observasi dan wawancara. Untuk menguji kredibilitas data, dilakukan pengamatan yang lebih lama, peningkatan ketelitian, triangulasi data, member check, dan referensi. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan model interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi nilai-nilai multikultural di SMK Negeri 1 Binjai memiliki beberapa aspek sebagai berikut:1) pembelajaran dilaksanakan secara terpadu melalui kegiatan intrakurikuler dan ekstrakurikuler. 2) Peran kepala sekolah, guru, dan siswa memiliki peranan penting dan pemahaman yang sama dalam pengembangan nilai-nilai multikultural, yang berpengaruh positif dalam membangun karakter peserta didik.. 3) Program kurikulum internasional (Cambridge) dirancang untuk memberikan kesempatan kepada siswa untuk terlibat secara langsung dan interaktif dengan dunia, serta mendorong pendekatan pembelajaran aktif yang memandu siswa menjadi fasih dan memiliki pengetahuan luas dalam berbagai mata pelajaran. 4) Program ini juga berusaha merangkul keragaman yang ada dalam hati siswa, seperti latar belakang etnis, keyakinan agama, dan cita-cita, dengan tujuan menciptakan individu yang mampu bersosialisasi dengan budaya yang berbeda. 5)SMK Negeri 1 Binjai merupakan tempat pertemuan antara peserta didik dan guru yang berasal dari latar belakang yang berbeda, yang memiliki ide, keyakinan, dan nilai yang beragam. Festival dan acara budaya diadakan untuk mengekspresikan keragaman multikultural tersebut. 6)Seluruh orang di lingkungan sekolah sangat waspaddan berkomitmen dalam menerapkan kebijakan no bullying (bebas penindasan). Dengan demikian,penelitian ini menyajikan gambaran tentang penerapan nilai-nilai multikultural dalam membangun karakter peserta didik yang beragam budaya.

This study examines the impact of Christian Religious Education Management on the spiritual development and character formation of children in Christian families, especially in the Tengko Klasis Walendrang Timur Congregation. This study emphasizes the basic role of the family as the primary environment in instilling moral and spiritual values, despite challenges arising from the negative influences of technological advances and modern lifestyles. Using a quantitative approach and purposive sampling technique, this study assesses how parental guidance—with the support of church education programs such as Sunday School and Catechism—contributes to the formation of a strong Christian identity in children. The results of the study indicate that effective education management, in which parents act as educators, motivators, facilitators, mentors, and role models, is essential to fostering sustainable spiritual growth and positive character. This study concludes that increased collaboration between families and churches is needed to strengthen spiritual education so that children can develop mature and resilient Christian characters.

Christian religious education teachers need to have strategies to increase the learning interest of students in grades three to six in elementary education institutions including at State Elementary School 21 Agak Hulu. Christian religious education teachers who carry out their main duties at State Elementary School 21 Agak Hulu because some students at the school do not have the interest in learning or the desire to learn is very lacking, so that the learning outcomes they receive are very unsatisfactory. This article aims to discuss the strategies of Christian religious education teachers in increasing student learning interest, so that students increasingly increase their interest in participating in learning, both at school and at home responsibly. The methodology used in this study is qualitative with a data processing approach, namely observation, interviews and documentation. The formulation of the theoretical results of this thesis is that if Christian religious education teachers have loyalty in encouraging students to increase their interest in learning to the maximum, then students will be more motivated in the learning process at home and at school. Thus, the simple conclusion of this thesis is that the more Christian religious education teachers have strategies to motivate students in the learning process at school, the more students will maximize and optimize their learning interest, especially students at Agak Hulu 21 Public Elementary School.

Looking at the culture that occurs in the environment where we live, most early education is handled by a mother, although there are some fathers who also pay great attention to children's education, but this is still relatively rare and most of the time it is the mother who educates them starting from being able to eat, walk, talk, bathe and etc. Due to the understanding in society that a mother only stays at home without needing to work, the job of earning a living is the father's duty, but in everyday life there are many households where the father's work cannot meet daily needs so the mother must help.In the end, many mothers have outside jobs, mothers are still required to educate their children and earn a living. For mothers, this is an obligation that they must carry out, apart from education in daily life, mothers must also think about psychological and spiritual development, Islamic religion, so that their children have a path that is blessed by Allah SWT.The method that career mothers usually use in educating their children is putting them in TPQ, Islamic boarding school, continuous habituation, parents providing examples. The results obtained from these various efforts are that children get used to praying 5 times a day from childhood, get used to reading the Al-Qur'an, are polite to their parents, behave well towards neighbors, older people or friends and so on.

This research was conducted at The Ministry of Religion of Bekasi where there is a special division to serve Hajj Program for prospective Hajj at Bekasi City. The benefits of this research is every employees who working in The Ministry of Religion of Bekasi and prospective pilgrims user can using this information system of Haji Pintar with a efficiently by the time. There is two division that get attention in this research between Hajj and Umroh Services Agency also the employees that working inside The Ministry of Religion of Bekasi. Information System of Haji Pintar will be used very useful from doing the process of sign up in online way so there is no need to visit again. Beside that make it easier for every employees to processing data entry into the haji pintar database. In the future all the things of people is already familiar with the method of hajj sign in by online with this application to make it easier for valid providing information regarding the hajj program.

This study aims to determine gender studies in the perspective of Catholicism in Sikka Regency and the challenges of gender justice in the perspective of Catholicism in Sikka Regency. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach. Data sources used are primary data sources and secondary data sources. The informants involved in this research are the parish priest of St Mary Immaculate Asumptha Habi, the Church Council and community leaders. Data Collection Techniques used are Observation, Interview, and Documentation Techniques. Data analysis techniques include data collection, data reduction, conclusion drawing and verification. The research results obtained are gender studies in the perspective of Catholicism in Sikka Regency and the challenges of gender justice in the perspective of Catholicism in Sikka Regency.

This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic education management in fostering religious moderation in schools. Amid the challenges of globalization and technological advancement, Islamic education faces the need to reflect values of moderation, tolerance, and inclusivity. The research method employed is a literature study with a qualitative narrative approach, evaluating previous studies related to this topic. The findings indicate that effective Islamic education management can be a strategic instrument in instilling moderation values through curriculum, policies, and learning practices. However, the implementation of religious moderation still faces obstacles, such as the lack of systematic managerial strategies and institutional challenges. This study recommends the development of a more specific and structured Islamic education management model to support religious moderation in schools. Thus, it is expected to create an inclusive and harmonious educational environment capable of shaping students' moderate and tolerant character.

This study aims to determine (1) the types of strategies used by Islamic Religious Education teachers to enhance students' learning motivation at UPT SPF SD Inpres Perumnas I Makassar, (2) the impact of implementing these strategies on students' learning motivation at UPT SPF SD Inpres Perumnas I Makassar, and (3) the supporting and inhibiting factors influencing Islamic Religious Education teachers in enhancing students' learning motivation at UPT SPF SD Inpres Perumnas I Makassar. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach to gather factual information and truths occurring in the field through data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings of this study indicate that (1) Islamic Religious Education teachers use various strategies to enhance students' learning motivation, including expository, contextual learning, cooperative learning, inquiry, ice-breaking activities, reinforcement, praise, punishment, and grading. (2) The implementation of these strategies has positively impacted students' motivation by increasing enthusiasm for learning, improving focus, fostering responsibility for both academic and non-academic tasks, and preventing boredom during the learning process. (3) The supporting factors in the teaching and learning process include adequate facilities and infrastructure, as well as the application of effective and efficient teaching methods. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors faced by students include a lack of parental awareness in providing attention and support for their education, as well as the influence of peers who tend to be less motivated in participating in learning activities.

The common problems faced by students include feeling bored, lacking concentration, and being unmotivated in learning due to the lack of collaboration among students and monotonous learning activities. Therefore, this study aims to implement ice-breaking techniques in Islamic Religious Education to improve students' learning outcomes. This research was conducted using Classroom Action Research (CAR) with two cycles, each consisting of two meetings. Each cycle followed four stages: Planning, Implementation, Observation, and Reflection. Data collection techniques included tests in the form of questions and non-test techniques such as interviews, observations, questionnaires, and documentation. Based on the results of the Classroom Action Research, it was concluded that the implementation of ice-breaking techniques in Islamic Religious Education positively influenced students' learning motivation, leading to improved learning outcomes among fifth-grade students at UPT SPF SD Inpres Perumnas 1 Makassar. The study results showed that in the pre-test, the students' average score was 68.9 (Low), with six students achieving mastery, resulting in a 30% mastery level (Low). In the first cycle, applying the ice-breaking technique to students' understanding of Islamic Religious Education resulted in an average test score of 79 (Moderate), with 13 students achieving mastery, reaching a 65% mastery level (Low). In the second cycle, the implementation of ice-breaking techniques led to an improvement in students' learning outcomes, with an average score of 89.6 (High), and 18 students achieving mastery, reaching a 90% mastery level (High). The success indicators in this study, using the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method, demonstrated an improvement in students' understanding, as evidenced by the increase in mastery learning percentages from the pre-test, first cycle, and second cycle, ultimately reaching 80% of the total number of fifth-grade students as the final learning achievement.

One of the main problems in learning today is the low absorption of students because the quality of the learning process has not been able to create a quality learning process. In this case the teacher uses the CTL learning model. The purpose of this study is intended to reveal more deeply related to the implementation of the contextual teaching and learning (CTL) learning model in improving the quality of PAI learning at SMP Muhammadiyah 9 Kota Bandung , with a research fokus. (1) Planning of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model in improving the quality of PAI learning at SMP Muhammadiyah 9 Kota Bandung, (2) The quality of PAI learning as the output of the implementation of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model at SMP Muhammadiyah 9 Kota Bandung. This research uses a qualitative approach, the type of case study research. Data was collected by means of interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The research results show that: (1) Planning of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Model, there are three stages; first, introduction: KD suitability with methods, materials and models, choosing learning media and learning resources. second, implementation: the student center learning process through the stages of constructivism, inquiry, questening, learning community, modeling, reflection, authentic assessment. third, the teacher evaluates the students through authentic assessment. (2) The quality of PAI learning as the output of the implementation of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model at SMP Muhammadiyah 9 Kota Bandung. First, teacher learning behavior (building students' positive attitudes towards learning). Second, the behavior and impact of student learning (able and willing to expand knowledge of skills and fortify their attitudes). Third, the learning climate (a climate that is conducive to the development and improvement of curious learning activities). Fourth, learning materials (there is an adjustment between the breadth and depth of the material and the time available). Fifth, learning media (able to improve student learning experience).

The realization of learning that actively involves students is the hope of all parties, both the community and education practitioners. Increasing student activity is highly dependent on the teacher's ability to plan effective teaching and learning activities to achieve learning objectives. In the learning process at school, teachers need to encourage students to make optimal observations in order to obtain maximum learning outcomes. Therefore, teachers should provide students with the widest possible opportunity to observe in depth. The application of learning strategies with an activity-based approach in Islamic Religious Education subjects for grade V students of SDN 027 Labuhan Tangga Baru is expected to be able to increase motivation, achievement, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in learning.

Character education is the main focus of the government in formulating solutions to various problems faced by students. This study was conducted to explore the character values of students through Islamic Religious Education subjects at SMPN 1 Cisurupan and to examine the extent to which the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers applies aspects related to character values with Islamic Religious Education subjects. This study was conducted using a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The main theory that we took from various relevant sources, both journals and articles, so that this study has strong supporting evidence with other studies.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of training and mentoring programs for archive management targeting administrative staff at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Muhammadiyah Lampung. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Key informants included officials and administrative staff involved in archive management. The research identified supporting and inhibiting factors in program implementation and assessed its impact on staff competence enhancement. Findings revealed that the training positively contributed to improving participants' skills in archive classification, storage, and maintenance following national standards. Structural support and effective communication were identified as major supporting factors. However, challenges included limited facilities, low staff awareness, and a shortage of professional archivists. The study recommends sustainable mentoring, increased funding for facilities, and the adoption of digital archiving. These findings provide a foundation for developing more effective and adaptive training programs in higher education environments.

Misunderstanding of religion will have an impact on the practice and acts of violence in the name of religion, such as intolerant, radical and even terrorist acts. These actions are often used as a shield for orders and in the name of religion, as if religion legitimizes violence and hostility. In truth, religion brings a message of peace, tolerance and mutual respect for differences. This study aims to provide a contribution, that every religion teaches to socialize and live peacefully and harmoniously, even though living in the midst of a society with different beliefs. In fact, religious adherents are able to create peace and avoid conflict, because the core teachings of every religion are to build harmony between humans even though they have different beliefs. Religious moderation is one of the major efforts to re-actualize religious adherents that conflict between fellow human beings is prohibited by religion.

Marriage certainly has legal consequences, and if the religion is different, various problems will certainly arise. These problems affect the relationship between husband and wife and their children if they have children. In terms of juridical legal regulations regarding interfaith marriages, formally and legally, have not been clearly and firmly regulated in Law No. 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage, Article 2 paragraph 1 of the Marriage Law only states that the validity of a marriage must be carried out according to the laws of each religion and its beliefs. Legal certainty in regulating interfaith marriages in Indonesia still does not have normative legal certainty in legal texts related to marriage. This has clearly given rise to multiple interpretations of the law on interfaith marriages, whereas the unity of meaning in the legal text in a Law is absolute, there should be no double meaning in the legal text or Law, because legal certainty refers to the implementation of clear, permanent, consistent and consequential laws whose implementation cannot be influenced by subjective circumstances.

This study aims to improve student learning outcomes using visual media in the form of power points in islamic religious education learning in class IV SD N 54/IV Danau Teluk Jambi City. This type of search is claccroom action research (PTK) which is carried out in 2 cycles with the stages of planning, observation, evalution, and reflection. The subjects of this study were grade IV students at SD N 54/IV Danau Teluk, Jambi City, totaling 20 students.while the object of this research is the use of visual media in the form of power points to improve student learning outcomes. The results of this study indicate that there is an increase instudent learning outcomes with a percentage of the average value of the student learning outcomes in the pree-cycle of 25%, cycle I of 50%, and cycle II of 95% with a very good learning outcome category. In addition, there are results of the percentage of succes of student observations in cycle I of 62% and in cycle II of 94% with very good categories and an increase in teacher activities in cycle I of 74% and cycle II of 97% with very good categories.

Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah (MAJT) merupakan representasi arsitektur yang menggabungkan nilai religius Islam dengan budaya lokal Jawa serta elemen modern, tercermin pada elemen seperti kubah, atap tajug, minaret, pola ruang, ornamen kaligrafi-batik, hingga Gerbang Al-Qonathir. Penelitian ini mengkaji bagaimana desain MAJT merepresentasikan harmoni antara nilai-nilai tradisional dan modernitas melalui simbolisme budaya dan inovasi arsitektural. Elemen seperti serambi yang terinspirasi dari masjid Arab dimodifikasi dengan pola “U” dan dilengkapi dengan elemen lokal seperti bedug serta air mancur sebagai interpretasi baru tempat wudhu. Kaligrafi Arab dipadukan dengan motif batik untuk merepresentasikan identitas Jawa, sementara Gerbang Al-Qonathir menggabungkan seni Romawi dan Jawa sebagai simbol keterbukaan budaya. Pola ruang masjid yang hierarkis dan inklusif mencerminkan adaptasi filosofi tata ruang Jawa dalam konteks modern. Desain keseluruhan MAJT menunjukkan perpaduan harmonis antara fungsi spiritual, sosial, dan budaya, menjadikannya ikon yang relevan sebagai pusat religius dan budaya di Jawa Tengah. Penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa arsitektur dapat menjadi medium komunikasi yang efektif dalam menjembatani nilai-nilai tradisional, agama, dan inovasi modern secara holistik.