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Vulnerable Mission in Depth: Listening to God and Man in Indonesia Hutapea, Jusuf; Winanto, Natanael; Lumingkewas, Marthin Steven
QUAERENS: Journal of Theology and Christianity Studies Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Vol.7 No.1 (2024): QUAERENS: Journal of Theology and Christianity Studies
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Widya Agape dan Perkumpulan Teolog Agama Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46362/quaerens.v7i1.226

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The Christian mission in Indonesia faces significant challenges amid the country's cultural, religious, and social diversity. With a majority Muslim population, it is crucial for the church to listen to both the voice of God and the voice of humanity in carrying out its mission. This study aims to explore how the Christian mission can be more effective by integrating these two aspects: listening to the voice of God through spiritual teaching and addressing the social needs of the community. The concept of a vulnerable mission, which prioritizes responsiveness to social and cultural challenges, forms the basis of this study. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a case study design, involving in-depth interviews with church leaders, missionaries, and community members, as well as document analysis to understand the application of both aspects in the diverse Indonesian context. The research findings indicate that successful Christian missions in Indonesia are those that can integrate spiritual aspects with social empowerment, thereby strengthening the church's relationship with the local community. The contribution of this research is the development of mission theory with a more inclusive and culturally sensitive approach. These findings are expected to provide insights for churches in Indonesia and similar countries in designing more adaptive, holistic, and relevant mission strategies.
Points of Convergence Between Biblical Education and Ki Hadjar Dewantara’s Educational Philosophy: A Philosophical Comparative Study Kusnadi, Lilik; Lumingkewas, Marthin S.
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.865

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This study aims to comparatively analyze the educational paradigms of the Bible and the thought of Ki Hadjar Dewantara in order to identify their points of convergence, fundamental differences, and the potential integration of both within the context of character education in Indonesia. Employing a qualitative approach with a philosophical comparative method, this research examines primary sources such as biblical texts and the works of Ki Hadjar Dewantara, as well as secondary sources including books on educational philosophy, theological journals, and historical studies of Ki Hadjar Dewantara’s ideas. Data collection techniques include documentation studies and literature review, while data analysis involves hermeneutic interpretation, holistic analysis, systematic comparison, and philosophical synthesis. The results of the study indicate that both paradigms share several important points of convergence, particularly in their emphasis on character formation, learner autonomy, teacher exemplarity, and a holistic view of the educational process. However, there are fundamental differences in their epistemological, ontological, and axiological foundations. Biblical education is rooted in divine revelation, views humans as the Imago Dei, and orients its goals toward piety and spiritual salvation. Conversely, Ki Hadjar Dewantara’s thought is grounded in natural and cultural laws, views humans as individuals who must be empowered, and emphasizes happiness, moral character (budi pekerti), and national identity as its primary goals. These differences also influence their respective educational methods: the biblical emphasis on teaching truth and spiritual formation contrasts with the among method of Ki Hadjar Dewantara, which prioritizes learning freedom and learner-centered guidance.