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Makna Teologis dan Nilai Antropologis Tradisi Natoni dalam Kehidupan Masyarakat Kristen Veren Veronika Manu; Yohana Angelina Pobas; Yusmin Tapeun; Jello Ottu; Yenry Anastasia Pellondou
JUITAK: Jurnal Ilmiah Teologi dan Pendidikan Kristen Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): JUITAK - MARET
Publisher : PT. Penerbit Tiga Mutiara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61404/juitak.v4i1.468

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The Natoni tradition, as an oral cultural heritage of the Timorese community, embodies religious and social dimensions that reflect the relationship between Christian faith and local wisdom. However, the currents of modernization and shifts in the lifestyle of younger generations have led to a diminishing understanding of its symbols, ritual language, and moral messages, thereby placing its existence at risk of marginalization. This study addresses the question of how the theological meaning and anthropological values of Natoni are understood and actualized within Christian communities, and to what extent this tradition contributes to the formation of faith identity and social cohesion. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the practice and its meanings. The findings reveal that Natoni functions as a contextual medium of prayer, a means of internalizing faith teachings, a bond of communal solidarity, and a vehicle for transmitting values of respect, responsibility, and intergenerational togetherness. The tradition provides an integrative space between incarnational theology and local cultural realities, thereby enriching contextual expressions of Christian spirituality. The study concludes that the revitalization of Natoni requires synergy among the church, traditional leaders, families, and educational institutions to ensure its continued relevance and responsiveness to contemporary challenges. The novelty of this research lies in its simultaneous integration of theological and anthropological analyses of Natoni as a contextual praxis of faith rather than merely a cultural phenomenon, thus offering a conceptual contribution to the development of Indonesian contextual theology.
Hubungan Keaktifan Pelayanan Gereja dengan Kesehatan Mental Pemuda Kristen Merfin Bengkiuk; Boas Tauho; Junias Selan; Sandriana Ludji; Yusmin Tapeun; Adriana Sole
JUITAK: Jurnal Ilmiah Teologi dan Pendidikan Kristen Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): JUITAK - JUNI
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61404/juitak.v4i2.558

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The mental health of Christian youth has become an important issue because various life demands can affect their psychological well-being. Church ministry is often regarded as a means of supporting the spiritual, social, and emotional development of young people. This study aims to examine the level of church ministry involvement, the mental health condition of Christian youth, and the relationship between the two variables. The study employed a quantitative method with a descriptive correlational approach involving 30 Christian youth participants. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, linearity testing, and simple linear regression. The findings indicate that the level of church ministry involvement was relatively high, while the respondents’ mental health was generally in a good category. Regression analysis produced a correlation coefficient of 0.278 with a significance value of 0.137, indicating that the relationship between the two variables was positive but not statistically significant. The study concludes that active involvement in church ministry is not a primary factor determining the mental health of Christian youth. The novelty of this study lies in the finding that church ministry functions as a supporting factor rather than a primary determinant of mental health, highlighting the need for a more holistic ministry approach to promote the well-being of Christian youth.
Co-Authors Adriana Sole Boas Tauho Jello Ottu Junias Selan Merfin Bengkiuk Sandriana Ludji Veren Veronika Manu Yenry Anastasia Pellondou Yohana Angelina Pobas