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In the era of educational technology disruption, the role of general teachers including Christian religion teachers plays an important role in realizing learning in the era of technological disruption, by changing teaching strategies, methods and media. What is assisted by the development of digital technology with the support of the internet, remains effective in implementing learning effective. The problems faced are inseparable from the growth of the digitalization revolution in the field of education, where the use of information technology is a connecting factor. It is necessary to adjust pedagogical visualization. In this regard, the author uses library research techniques to find sources of material in various sources of literature, such as journal articles, books, published articles and other information on the internet. Teachers are required to have academic, intellectual, professional, ethical, and halal qualifications. As a result, Christian professional expertise in the field of Christian education also encourages him to consider himself a teacher, especially in his class. In conclusion, the era of disruption to the performance of PAK teachers is the impact of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 era. Currently is a period of upheaval that disrupts the comfort, peace, and welfare of PAK teachers in carrying out their teaching duties and responsibilities

In the increasingly advanced digital era, gadgets can have a positive impact on students. However, the use of gadgets can also have a negative impact on their understanding and poor practice, therefore PAK teachers need to play a role in overcoming the irresponsible use of gadgets. PAK teachers have a key role in teaching responsible gadget use. They should have a role to play in building awareness of the negative effects of using gadgets; and encourage critical discussion and moral reflection related to gadget use. In addition, Christian religious education teachers strengthen moral education and Christian religious values in learning. They provide creative alternatives that don't rely on gadgets, so students can experience experiences that support their moral development. Collaboration with parents and the church community is also an important part of ensuring messages that are consistent and in line with Christian religious values. By implementing this strategy, PAK teachers can have a proactive role in shaping the moral development of students. With a deep understanding of the influence of gadgets and Christian religious values, students can develop moral attitudes and behaviors that are in accordance with the teachings of Christianity.

PAK is an education that focuses on teaching Christian values and doctrines to students. The aim is to help students understand the teachings of Christianity, deepen their relationship with God, and form good character and morals. However, the fact is that some students do not understand Christian values. Students often only understand Christianity theoretically without being able to apply it in everyday life. This can hinder the development of student independence. In this study or study the authors used qualitative research methodologies and literature studies. The results of the study show that PAK can make a positive contribution to the development of student independence. Through teaching Christian values that encourage self-awareness and responsibility, students can acquire skills and attitudes that support independence, such as the ability to make decisions, be independent in learning, and play an active role in society. In the context of an independent curriculum, students can be integrated into the curriculum to support the development of student independence.

Implementation of PAK through family education is really very important to do. To describe the implementation of PAK in the family, the authors use library research as a method. The background of this research is because there are obstacles in the process of applying PAK in families that are affected by the weakening of parents as educational figures. Of the many, one of the causes of PAK not manifesting satisfactorily in the family is parents who have not yet been born again. It means that parents still don't really think about themselves as disciples of Christ and feel that they are the main and first educators in the family. For this reason, parents must be aware that actualizing PAK in the family is their responsibility. Realizing effective PAK in the family, parents must educate their family members that PAK has a role and function as a change carrier that is dynamic, progressive, and transformative towards spiritual growth and development. The research carried out aims to contribute ideas to the problem of implementing PAK in families that have not been realized satisfactorily. The final conclusion of this article is that the implementation of PAK through family education is very much needed by today's Christian families.

The 5.0 era is marked by rapid technological advances and social changes, affecting various aspects of life, including the field of education. Christian religious education plays an important role in shaping the character and morals of the younger generation. But in reality, the lack of emphasis on developing soft skills can be a problem, because the teacher's ability to interact empathetically, have creativity, leadership, and adaptability becomes very important in guiding students in a spiritual, moral, and emotional context. In addition, an excessive focus on hard skills, such as understanding theology and religious practice, can ignore the importance of developing soft skills in dealing with the changes faced in the 5.0 era. In this study, the authors used a literature study, therefore to achieve the objectives of this study, superior teacher quality was needed, which had a balance between software and hardware. The purpose of this study is to present software and hardware in improving the quality of Christian religious education teachers in the 5.0 era. Soft skills include interpersonal, communication, leadership, empathy, and adaptability skills, which support teachers in interacting with students, colleagues, and a changing environment. While hard skills include specific knowledge, information technology, teaching methodology, as well as expertise in the field of Christianity.

Teenagers as the future generation of the church and nation must be given proper attention and education so that their behavior is in accordance with existing norms. Christian Religious Education in the family is the most important education to teach how the person of God is with Humans. Christian Religious Education cannot be limited by space and time because it is very flexible and can be done anywhere. The role given by Christian Religious Education itself, of course, must provide teaching about the realities of life so that adolescents are able to have an understanding of their life goals. Christian Religious Education is role includes in the family to provide good behavior in the present, namely; Family behavioral education center, setting an example, restoration, family place of worship. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive literature method, by collecting studies related to research conducted either through books, proceedings, national and international journals. Then do the analysis, provide arguments and find the results of the study. The purpose of the research was conducted so that today's Christian youth have better behavior through Christian Religious Education in the Family and so that Christian youth do not deviate from the person of Jesus himself as a perfect person in all respects.

The meaning of Abraham's call for Christian Religious Education is important in practicing Christian teachings today. By understanding Abraham's calling, Christian teachers can apply the steps that Abraham used during his life to the teaching of Christianity. The research method used is qualitative through analysis of scriptural texts and related literature. The values contained in the history of Abraham's call, such as faith, patience, obedience, and submission are very relevant to Christian religious education. This paper also discusses how to apply these values in the context of Christian education, including reflective and interactive learning. However, understanding the meaning of Abraham's call in the context of Christian religious education presents challenges, including differences in interpretation and understanding that arise from different Christian traditions. The solution to this challenge is to increase insight and understanding through dialogue between Christian traditions and interfaith studies. This paper also provides solutions to overcome challenges in understanding the meaning of Abraham's call, and the need for greater insight and understanding through dialog between Christian traditions and interfaith studies.

Melakukan kekerasan terhadap murid, suka membeda-bedakan status suku dan ras serta melayani dengan motivasi yang salah dengan berfokus pada kepentingan diri sendiri merupakan pelayanan yang dilakukan tanpa kasih. Tujuan dari artikel ini adalah membahas wujud kasih Yesus yang dapat diteladani oleh guru pendidikan agama kristen yang kurang merealisasikan kasih terseut dalam menjalankan tugas dan tanggung jawabnya sebagai seorang pendidik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kaulitatif dengan pendekatan kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian wujud kasih Yesus yang perlu diteladani oleh guru agama kristen adalah sebagai berikut: Tidak pilih kasih terhadap murid, peduli dengan murid, kesabaran, suka mengampuni, rela berkorban dan teladan dalam pengajarannya.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui manfaat bimbingan bagi siswa SD. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kepustakaan. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu membaca buku-buku, makalah atau artikel, majalah, jurnal, web (internet yan). Tujuan penelitian bimbingan Rohani bagi anak-anak ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pemahaman mereka tentang bagaimana pengajaran Rohani yang lebih melekat dalam pengenalan akan kasih Tuhan dan juga ajaran- ajaran yang benar didalam Alkitab. Didalam dunia pendidikan kurang lebih 25% penyamapain materi tentang Alkitab (pendidika agama kristen), karena kenapa? Dari jadwal yang telah di sediakan maka senin-sabtu belajar agama hanya 1 kali  dalam seminggu. Dalam hal itu saya berinisiatif untuk mengadakan yang namaya pembinaan Rohani yang di ikuti oleh seluruh siswa/siswi yang beragama Kristen, dengan tujuan saya menyampaikan materi tersebut adalah agar mereka selalu ingat dan bisa memami yang namanya pengajar dalam Alkitab.

Pendidikan Agama Kristen merupakan pendidikan mengajarkan tentang pencipta langit dan bumi serta Dia sendiri datang kedalam dunia menebus manusia. Karena itu, guru PAK sangat penting di sekolah, untuk memberikan pemahaman  kepada peserta didik, supaya mengerti dan memahami tentang dunia ini. Peserta didik seringkali tidak memahami dan mengerti materi yang disampaikan oleh guru. Sebab, metode yang digunakan guru PAK kurang efektif dan efesien. Untuk itu guru PAK harus  menerapkan metode inkuiri dalam pembelajaran. Sebab metode inkuiri yang akan mengajak peserta didik mengambil bagian secara aktif di dalamnya.  Metode inkuiri megajak peserta didik untuk berpikir kritis, menganalisa, memecahan masalah serta memberikan kesimpulan.  Metode inkuiri memberikan manfaat dalam proses pembelajaran. Manfaat tersebut adalah mengatasi kebosanaan, kejenuhan peserta didik untuk belajar dan akan membangkitkan minat peserta didik dalam belajar PAK.

Tulisan ini mendeskripsikan mengenai signifikansi etika guru Pendidikan agama Kristen terhadap pertumbuhan karakter bagi peserta didik dengan menggunakan pendekatan literature. Pentingnya etika bagi guru pendidikan Agama Kristen bukan hanya sekedar mengajarkan tentang pengetahuan, keterampilan, terhadap peserta didik, melainkan mengajarkan tentang bagaimana peserta didik mempunyai karakter yang meonjol dengan iman  kepada sang Juruslamat yaitu Yesus Kristus. Maka dari pada itu untuk menghidupi dan mewujudkan karakter peserta didik guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen terlebih dahulu memahami tentang pengajaran yang hidup di dalam kekristenan yang sesungguhnya di dalam Tuhan.

In the multicultural context of religious communities in Indonesia, diversity is closely related to the formation of a society based on diversity and the creation of a national culture that unites the Indonesian nation. In religious education, it also encourages the values ​​of multiculturalism and pluralism to create inter-religious harmony. Theology is the foundation of life, which can be applied in a multicultural sense. Many teachings teach about God, as well as teachings about the relationship between God and the world and humans. Tells us that God is multicultural, exists in the midst of humans, and His relationship with humans is interpersonal. Christian religious education, on the other hand, reflects the teaching of truth from the Word to children, to create deeper intimacy with God. How many acts of love of the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ to others can be an example. The Bible records that the apostle Paul preached the gospel to lost people in different cultural contexts. To lead people to Christ; spreading the news of the Gospel where he ministered.

Evaluasi salah satu bentuk upaya terencana dalam proses sebuah kegiatan dengan tujuan untuk mendapatkan hasil yang telah terencana dari awal. Mewujudkan hasil yang efektif dalam proses pembelajaran tentunya dibutuhkan evaluasi untuk mengenali (mengetahui) keefektivan proses pembelajaran/intraksi yang dilakukan oleh guru dan peserta didik dalam kelas. Untuk meningkatkan keefektivan belajar peserta didik tentunya seorang guru sepatutnya memiliki berbagai motode dalam mengajar serta mempunyai kemampuan untuk memahami kebutuhan pendidikan peserta didik. Tercapainya tujuan pembelajaran salah satu bentuk terwujudnya tujuan pendidikan berdasarkan Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia “mencerdasarkan kehidupan bangsa”.

Increasing the creativity of Christian religious education teachers through the development of digital learning materials is urgently needed because without developing digital learning materials, PAK teachers will experience a lag in digital information. This study aims to investigate the development of digital learning materials that can increase the creativity of Christian religious education teachers. In the digital era that continues to grow, the use of technology in Christian religious education has great potential to create a more interesting and effective learning experience. This study uses a type of qualitative research and involves literature studies to gain an in-depth understanding of the integration of Christian religious values in digital learning. The results of the study show that the development of digital learning materials can provide significant benefits in increasing the creativity of Christian religious education teachers. By integrating Christian religious values, teachers can create more innovative and creative teaching methods. The use of technological resources such as multimedia, video, and interactive software allows teachers to extend learning materials and create more engaging learning experiences for students.

Pendidikan Karakter merupakan salah satu bagian untuk kehidupan yang sangat penting. Karakter ditanamkan pada usia muda, secara khusus untuk tingkatan anak sekolah dasar di SD Tunas Baru Batam, seperti masalah tanggung jawab, kejujuran, kepedulian dan religius. Oleh sebab itu penanaman karakter ini perlu diterapkan melalui pendampingan guru dalam PAK guna meningkatan karakter siswa/i. Pentingnya pelakasanaan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) ini yang dilakukan oleh dosen dan mahasiswa/i prodi Pendidikan Agama Kristen (PAK) di SD Tunas Baru Kota Batam adalah (1) untuk meningkatkan karakter peserta didik (2) meningkatkan nilai, sikap dan perilaku yang memancarkan akhlak mulia atau budi pekerti luhur (3) dan meningkatkan karakter Kristiani sejati sesuai ajaran  Alkitab. Kegiatan ini dilakukan oleh tim PKM Bersama mahasiswa/I di SD Tunas Baru Kota Batam. Adapun metode dalam pelaksanaaan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini terbagi atas tiga bagian yaitu: Metode Observasi, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Dalam metode observasi Tim PKM mengunjungi tempat pelaksanaan kegiatan untuk survei lapangan terlebih dahulu, metode pelaksanaan pemaparan materi. Metode evaluasi di lakukan untuk menilai keberhasilan seluruh kegiatan yang di laksanakan. Hasil dari pengabdian ini memastikan bahwa mahasiswa/i SD Tunas Baru Kota Batam memiliki pengetahuan dan meningkatkan karakter.

Memasuki period digital dengan kemajuan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) yang sangat pesat, telah membawa perubahan yang signifikan dalam percepatan dan inovasi penyelenggaraan pendidikan diberbagai belahan dunia. Peraturan Menteri Pendidikan Nasional Nomor 16 tahun 2007 tentang Kualifikasi dan Kompetensi Guru, bahwa  practitioner harus memiliki kompetensi profesional, pedagogik, kepribadian, dan sosial. Berdasarkan uraian latar belakang di atas, fokus penelitian ini yakni pemanfaatan teknologi informasi dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam pendidikan sehingga mampu meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan memberikan pemahaman dan langkah- langkah praktis pemanfaatan teknologi informasi dalam pembelajaran di sekolah- sekolah. Tulisan ini memakai metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatanan kepustakaan untuk menyajikan masalah, analisis dan pengumpulan data. Penelitian kualitatif mengacu pada makna, konsep, definisi, dan deskripsi terhadap sesuatu yang diteliti oleh peneliti atau penulis. practitioner pendidikan agama Kristen harus dapat berinovasi dengan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi agar  practitioner dapat mengerti dan memahami setiap perkem bangan dan kemajuan zaman yang akan lebih menuntut  practitioner untuk lebih kreatif. Sebagai kesimpulannya bahwa Guru PAK akan berupaya meningkatkan tanggung jawab lewat mengikuti pelatihan tahun ini dengan tujuan agar lebih mengetahui cara memanfaatkan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi dalam pembelajaran.

Pendidikan anak adalah merupakan tanggungjawab penuh dari orang tua sejak anak tersebut terbentuk dalam kandungan ibunya.  Tanggung jawab ini merupakan tugasnya kepada Tuhan secara khusus maupun kepada masyarakat secara umum.  Demikian juga dalam Alkitab yang mengajarkan tugas dan tanggungjawab orangtua dalam mendidik anak-anak mereka dengan tujuan agar anak-anak mereka menjadi anak yang takut dan hormat kepada Tuhan.  Prinsip pendidikan kepada anak dalam perspektif iman Kristen dapat dilakukan dalam segala situasi dan kondisi sebagaimana tertulis dalam Firman Tuhan.  Tujuan penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui gambaran tentang tanggungjawab orangtua dalam mendidik anak berdasarkan Alkitab.  Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan mengumpulkan data-data dari berbagai sumber literatur sebagai referensi untuk mewujudkan tujuan tersebut di atas.  Berdasarkan penelitian ini maka diperoleh hasil bahwa orang tua memiliki tanggungjawab untuk mendidik anak-anak mereka, sebagai pengajar, pembimbing, teladan, dan pelindung. Adapun kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa orangtua memiliki tanggung jawab untuk mendidik anak-anak mereka supaya menjadi anak yang takut dan hormat kepada Tuhan.  Sebagai saran bagi orangtua agar bertindak sebagai pengajar, pembimbing, teladan, dan  pelindung bagi anak-anak mereka.

  Abstract: Christian religious education has the goal of teaching students the principles of Christian life, including moral values such as love, forgiveness, justice, and brotherhood. Christian religious education can help students understand and appreciate other religions with an inclusive attitude, tolerance, and respect for religious differences. However, there are several challenges that need to be overcome in implementing Christian religious education as an educational restoration agent to create a harmonious religious life in schools. One of the main challenges is the lack of understanding of religious moderation. In this research, the writer took the step of doing a literature study. Christian religious education plays a vital role as an educational restoration agent in creating a harmonious religious life in schools. Through teaching moral values, respect for religious diversity, character building, and interreligious dialogue, Christian religious education contributes to shaping students who live according to religious values and in harmony with fellow human beings.  

Christian religious education is an important aspect in the formation of character and the development of children. In this context, teacher creativity and the role of parents play a significant role in increasing children's interest in learning through Christian religious education. However, there are challenges in terms of a lack of understanding of the importance of creativity, a lack of creative teaching methods, and suboptimal involvement between teachers and parents. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the role of teacher and parent creativity in increasing children's interest in learning through Christian religious education. Through a qualitative approach and data analysis, this study identified existing problems and provided workable solutions. The results of the study show that a deep understanding of the importance of creativity, the use of creative teaching methods, and the active involvement of teachers and parents can encourage children's interest in learning in the context of Christian religious education. This study provides practical recommendations to enhance the role of teacher and parent creativity in strengthening children's interest in learning through Christian religious education, with the hope of improving the quality of Christian religious education that children receive.

Skripsi ini membahas tentang upaya guru PAK dalam meningkatkan spiritualitas peserta didik. Spiritualitas merupakan hubungan pribadi manusia dengan Allah. Spiritualitas peserta didik sangat perlu untuk terus ditingkatkan agar mampu bertumbuh dewasa dalam Yesus Kristus atau dewasa secara rohani. Oleh karena itu perlu adanya upaya guru PAK untuk membimbing peserta didik khususnya yang ada di SDN Manggam, sehingga peserta didik merasa tertolong spiritualnya tetap mengalami perubahan dan peningkatan spiritualitas ke arah yang semakin baik.  Penelitian dan penulisan skripsi ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif, serta menggunakan teknik pengolahan data observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian dan penulisan skripsi ialah supaya ada perubahan dan peningkatan spiritual melalui iman dalam pengenalan akan Allah yang semakin baik dari peserta didik. Dan untuk mencapai hal tersebut, upaya guru pendidikan agama Kristen sangat dibutuhkan dan berperan penting dalam membimbing, mengarahkan, serta menjadi teladan bagi peserta didik. Rumusan teori hasil penelitian ialah bahwa adanya upaya seorang guru pendidikan agama Kristen dalam meningkatkan spiritualitas peserta didik akan membawa peserta didik semakin mengenal Allah sehingga mencapai kedewasaan dalam Yesus Kristus. Kemudian kesimpulan yang didapatkan ialah guru pendidikan agama Kristen harus berupaya untuk meningkatkan spiritual peserta didik yang merupakan tugas utama dari guru pendidikan agama Kristen agar peserta didik menjadi pribadi yang beriman hingga mencapai kedewasaan spiritual yang semakin baik dalam Kristus.