The research aims to determine the positive influence of video learning media on the learning motivation of Christian Religious Education and Character Education for class VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 Harian Samosir Regency for the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The research hypothesis is that there is a positive influence between video learning media on the learning motivation of Christian Religious Education and Characteristics of class VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 Harian Samosir Regency for the 2023/2024 Academic Year. Descriptive quantitative research method. The population of all class VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 Harian Samosir Regency for the 2023/2024 academic year who are Protestant Christians is 40 people and are also research respondents, therefore this research is a population research. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The results of data analysis obtained: a) The value of rcount=0.567>rtable=0.312 shows that there is a positive relationship between video learning media and student motivation to learn Christian Religious Education and Character. b) Regression equation. c) The determination test shows that the magnitude of the effect is 32.15%. d) Hypothesis testing obtained Fcount=17.907>Ftable=3.23 then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The research concluded that there was a positive influence of video learning media on the learning motivation for Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 Harian Samosir Regency for the 2023/2024 Academic Year.

This study aims to design an innovative and relevant Christian Religious Education (PAK) curriculum for catechism at HKBP Palmarum. This curriculum is designed by integrating local wisdom values ??to strengthen students' faith. The research method used is a quantitative method. The results of the study indicate that local wisdom is relevant to Christian teachings, PAK material is adjusted to effective learning methods. The curriculum developed is expected to improve students' understanding of Christian teachings, strengthen their relationship with God, and encourage them to apply Christian values ??in everyday life, while preserving local wisdom values. "The results of the study indicate that the design of the PAK curriculum based on local wisdom has great potential in increasing learning motivation, deep understanding of Christian teachings, and appreciation of moral values. In addition, this curriculum can also strengthen the relationship between the church and the surrounding community.