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Konsep Surga dan Neraka dalam Budaya Nias serta Implikasinya bagi Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Katolik Sergius Lay; Junita Hulu; Selvianti Dakhi; Yasman Handayani Lase; Natalia Harefa; Atanasius Zai; Antonius P Sipahutar
JURNAL ILMIAH PENDIDIKAN KEBUDAYAAN DAN AGAMA Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): April : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Kebudayaan dan Agama
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59024/jipa.v4i2.1761

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This research investigates the concepts of heaven and hell within Nias culture and compares them with Catholic Church teachings, exploring their implications for Catholic Religious Education (PAK). Driven by the disparity in eschatological understanding between local culture and Catholic doctrine, and the crucial role of inculturation in faith life, a qualitative approach employing literature review was adopted. Data sources included Church documents, books, and relevant scholarly journals. Findings reveal that Nias culture perceives post-mortem existence not as a dualistic heaven or hell, but as a continuation in the spirit world, influenced by social status and adherence to tradition. In contrast, Catholic teachings define heaven and hell as outcomes of humanity's relationship with God. The inculturation process highlights a dialogue between cultural values and Christian faith, demonstrating that integrating local cultural values into PAK can enhance students' faith experience, making learning more relevant and transformative within their contexts.
Dalihan Na Tolu dalam Perspektif Eskatologi dan Relevansinya Bagi Misi Gereja Katolik Martina Rosmaulina Marbun; Rikki Makkirap Simamora; Kristiana Liliejeri Lase; Cahyaningsih Paskalia Humendru; Sabar Berkat Hulu; Atanasius Zai; Bonifasius Gulo
JURNAL ILMIAH PENDIDIKAN KEBUDAYAAN DAN AGAMA Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): April : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Kebudayaan dan Agama
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59024/jipa.v4i2.1767

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This research aims to examine the values contained in Dalihan Na Tolu through the perspective of Christian eschatology and examine its relevance to the mission of the Catholic Church in society. Dalihan Na Tolu as a socio-cultural system of the Batak community contains the values of respect, solidarity, responsibility, and brotherhood which play an important role in building social harmony. This research uses a qualitative method with a library research approach through the collection of data from various books, journals, Church documents, and scientific sources relevant to the research theme. The results of the study show that the values in Dalihan Na Tolu are related to eschatological expectations in the Christian faith, especially in building a life that reflects the love, brotherhood, and fellowship that God wills. In addition, Dalihan Na Tolu also has relevance in the Church's mission as a means of inculturation in the proclamation of the Gospel that is more contextual in the Batak community. Thus, local culture is not seen as an obstacle to faith, but rather as a means that can support the realization of the values of God's Kingdom in common life.