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The development of modern education demands that teachers play a broader role beyond merely delivering subject matter, including building professional reputation, credibility, and positive influence on students, colleagues, parents, and society. For Christian Religious Education teachers, personal branding has a deeper dimension because they also serve as role models and ambassadors of Christian values. This study aims to describe the formation of personal branding among Christian Religious Education teachers based on spiritual and theological values, as well as its impact on teaching and student character development. The method used is descriptive qualitative through a literature study of books, journals, notes, and relevant reports, with narrative analysis to illustrate the practices and values that shape teachers’ personal branding. The findings indicate that the personal branding of Christian Religious Education teachers is an integration of professional competence, personal integrity, and Christian values, encompassing authenticity, consistency, professionalism, spiritual and moral role modeling, inspirational and communicative abilities, adaptation to technology, and positive relationships with students and the community. Spiritual and theological values such as Christian love, integrity, humility, patience, justice, service, and commitment to God’s Word form the main foundation that strengthens teachers’ credibility, motivates students, and establishes them as living examples of Christian life. Personal branding for Christian Religious Education teachers is not merely an image or popularity, but a real reflection of faith, character, and daily behavior consistent with Christian teachings, thus supporting effective learning, student character formation, and the teacher’s reputation as an authentic, inspiring, and professional educator.  

Muhammad Abduh was a reformer of the Islamic world in the 19th century who was famous for his efforts to raise the spirit and glory of Muslims. One of his focuses was on the renewal of the Islamic education system. In this article, we will review his biography, fundamental works, history of political struggle, ideas of renewal, methods in the renewal of Islamic education, portraits of his thoughts, and his influence on Islamic education, especially in Indonesia. Muhammad Abduh emphasized the importance of religious education that is balanced with general knowledge, as well as teaching methods that do not only rely on memorization but also on deep understanding. His thoughts developed in the aspects of religion, education, and socio-political society. His influence and relevance in the context of Indonesian Islamic education are prominent especially through organizations such as Muhammadiyah which were inspired by his thoughts. Through his works and ideas, Muhammad Abduh left a significant mark on the renewal of Islamic education.

This study examines the integration of Irau cultural values into Catholic Church ministry in Malinau through the approach of inculturation. The Irau festival, as a cultural heritage of the Dayak community, contains social and spiritual values such as togetherness, brotherhood, and gratitude. The study employs a qualitative method with a library research approach, analyzing Catholic Church documents, literature on inculturation theology, anthropiological studies on Dayak culture, and publications related to Malinau. The results indicate that integrating Irau cultural elements, such as music, dance, and traditional symbols that align with Catholic teaching, can enrich liturgy and pastoral ministry. This inculturation helps Catholics experience their faith contextually while respecting their cultural identity. A selective process is necessary to purify cultural elements that conflict with faith, enabling the Church to be an integral part of Malinau society.

This study examines the development of halal tourism based on local wisdom in Lima Puluh Kota Regency, focusing on the Harau Valley area as a leading destination. The research aims to analyze halal tourism development and identify challenges faced in its implementation. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation studies. Research informants include the Department of Tourism, Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Minangkabau Indigenous Leadership Council, Tourism Awareness Groups, business operators, and tourists. Data analysis uses the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The results show that halal tourism development in Harau Valley has great potential supported by natural compatibility with sharia principles, the philosophy of "Adat Basandi Syarak, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah," and strong cultural attractions. However, significant challenges remain, including limited infrastructure, low halal certification in accommodation and culinary sectors, limited human resource capacity, suboptimal promotion, weak inter-agency coordination, and funding constraints. The study recommends strengthening district-level halal tourism regulations, intensifying halal certification socialization, enhancing human resource capacity through continuous training, developing integrated digital promotion systems, and strengthening multi-stakeholder coordination in sustainable halal tourism development.  

The calculation of work volume and construction costs is a fundamental aspect of project management, as errors in the estimation process can directly affect the preparation of the project budget. Many projects still use conventional methods for estimation, which are based on 2D working drawings with the assistance of Microsoft Excel, as seen in the Sungai Raya Religious Court Building project. This method is considered prone to calculation errors and less efficient due to the considerable amount of time required. With the advancement of technology, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged, enabling automatic and integrated calculation of work volumes and construction costs through a three-dimensional digital model. This study aims to examine the implementation of BIM in the Sungai Raya Religious Court Building project and to compare the results of work volume and construction cost calculations between the BIM method using Autodesk Revit and the conventional method based on the project’s Bill of Quantity (BoQ). The research method was conducted by modeling the structural elements of the building, including pile caps, tie beams, columns, beams, floor slabs, and reinforcements. The results of work volume and construction cost calculations obtained from Autodesk Revit were then compared with the project’s BoQ as the conventional method. Based on the analysis, an average difference of 6.3% in work volume and 5.6% in construction cost was found, with the Autodesk Revit calculations showing slightly lower values compared to the project’s BoQ.

The weakness of the scientific tradition among Muslims and the complex problems of Islamic education have left Islamic education consistently lagging behind, theoretically unable to provide answers to the demands of liberalism and humanization. A reconstruction of the epistemological structure appropriate to the current context is necessary. This paper aims to analyze and critique Ibn Rushd's epistemology. The article is a study of the figure to look specifically at his epistemology with critical reasoning to produce findings on the research questions. The results of the study show that Ibn Rushd's epistemology is a critical synthesis of Greek philosophy and Islamic religion, which places reason and revelation as complementary paths to true knowledge and happiness in the afterlife. He critiques the thought that separates the two, especially by emphasizing the importance of scientific methods and rational reasoning, and highlights its critical aspects through criticism of Al-Ghazali and the development of the theory of the unity of the intellect which has had a significant impact on philosophical thought and education. Ibn Rushd's thinking sparked the Averroist movement in Europe, which later ushered in the Renaissance. His epistemology had positive implications for the development of Islamic education, encouraging the development of reason-based knowledge and scientific analysis. His concept of the unity of philosophy and religion, along with his emphasis on the scientific method, inspired scientists in the development of general knowledge in the modern era .

Globalization influences various aspects of life. One impact of globalization is the ease of access to information technology, which also influences moral and character issues. Islamic education is a strategic effort in shaping religious character in response to the challenges of the globalization era. This study aims to examine the role of Islamic Religious Education as a strategic step in strengthening religious character to face the challenges of globalization. The method used is a literature study with a qualitative approach, analyzing phenomena, concepts, and theories based on literature such as books, journals, and articles relevant to the research topic. The main findings of this study indicate that Islamic Religious Education has the potential to build religious character as a provision to face the impact and influence of global culture. This study identifies obstacles in strengthening religious character through Islamic Religious Education and offers solutions and strategies to strengthen that character. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of responding to moral and character issues in the era of globalization with an adaptive approach through solutions and strategies of Islamic Religious Education.

This study discusses the position of women in the creation of humankind based on Amina Wadud's feminist hermeneutics perspective as an effort to critique classical interpretations of the Qur'an that tend to be gender biased. For centuries, the tradition of interpretation dominated by male exegetes has shaped a theological understanding that places women in a subordinate and inferior position, especially in the narrative of human creation. Amina Wadud, as one of the contemporary Muslim feminists, offers a feminist hermeneutics approach that emphasizes the importance of historical context, linguistic analysis, and women's experiences in understanding the Qur'anic text in a more fair and comprehensive manner. This study specifically examines Wadud's interpretation of QS. An-Nisa 'verse 1, which states that humans were created from nafsun wahidah (one soul). Wadud asserts that this concept indicates the equality of origin between men and women, thereby rejecting the patriarchal view that women were created from men's ribs as second-class beings. The research method used was qualitative with a literature study approach, through analysis of Amina Wadud's works and relevant academic literature. The results of the study show that Wadud's feminist hermeneutics not only serves as a critique of classical interpretations that are laden with patriarchal bias, but also provides a strong theological basis for the recognition of gender equality in Islam. This approach opens up space for women to play an equal role in the social, political, and religious spheres. Thus, Amina Wadud's thinking contributes significantly to building a more inclusive, egalitarian, and gender-equitable understanding of Islam in accordance with the universal values of the Qur'an.