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Kasih Allah Dalam Pergumulan Iman Para Leluhur Israel: Kajian Biblis dan Makna Teologis-Spiritual Bagi Umat Kontemporer Tjang, Yanto Sandy; Acin, Mayong Andreas; Sunarso, Alfeus
SAPA - Jurnal Kateketik dan Pastoral Vol 10 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Pastoral IPI Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53544/sapa.v10i2.807

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This study explores the faith journeys of Israelite ancestors: Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, Leah, Rachel, and Joseph, as exemplifications of God’s active, faithful, and transformative love. Employing a qualitative-theological methodology grounded in library research, the study analyzes patterns of divine love manifested through calling, promise, testing, providence, and fulfillment within the lives of the patriarchs and matriarchs. Findings indicate that Abraham and Sarah model courage and trust amid uncertainty; Isaac safeguards the generational continuity of God’s promise; Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel highlight the proactive role of women in the divine plan; Jacob experiences faith transformation through personal and familial struggles; and Joseph illustrates God’s providential care in adversity, resulting in blessing. The study affirms that God’s love operates even within human fragility and conflict, inviting active engagement in divine purposes, and contributes to Old Testament theology while offering insights for contemporary spiritual reflection on dynamic and transformative faith.
Kontrasepsi Menurut Pandangan Gereja Katolik dan Implementasinya Bagi Kehidupan Berkeluarga Masa Kini Tjang, Yanto Sandy; Anang, Noverin Andrea; Anggraeni, Joyce; Acin, Mayong Andreas
IN VERITATE LUX Vol 8 No 1 (2025): IN VERITATE LUX: Jurnal Ilmu Kateketik Pastoral Teologi, Pendidikan, Antropologi,
Publisher : STP St. Bonaventura Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63037/ivl.v8i1.155

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This study aims to investigate the Catholic Church’s view on the morality of artificial contraception through magisterial teachings and its implications for contemporary family life. Using a qualitative approach and literature study method, this research analyzes official Church documents such as Casti Connubii, Humanae Vitae, Familiaris Consortio, Amoris Laetitia, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, as well as academic literature and international survey reports that illustrate the perspectives of the faithful regarding contraception. Content analysis is conducted through data reduction, presentation of findings, and conclusion drawing to identify theological and pastoral themes related to the morality of contraception. The results reveal a significant discrepancy between the Church’s teachings which consistently reject artificial contraception for separating the unitive and procreative meanings of sexual relations, and the practices of many Catholics who tend to view contraception as a morally acceptable option within contemporary medical, social, and economic contexts. In conclusion, although the Church proposes Natural Family Planning methods as an alternative aligned with natural law, the gap between doctrine and lived reality requires a more dialogical, educational, and compassionate pastoral approach so that Church teaching remains relevant and meaningful in the lives of Catholic families today.
Praktik Etnoreligi Komunitas Adat Sumping Layang Dalam Perspektif Teologi Kontekstual Tjang, Yanto Sandy
Fides et Ratio : Jurnal Teologi Kontekstual Seminari Tinggi St. Fransiskus Xaverius Ambon Vol 10, No 2 (2025): Desember
Publisher : Seminari Tinggi St. Fransiskus Xaverius Ambon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47025/fer.v10i2.183

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji secara mendalam praktik etnoreligius komunitas adat Sumping Layang di Desa Kedang Ipil, Kalimantan Timur, yang mencakup tiga ritual utama, yakni Nutuk Beham (ritual panen), Muang (ritual kematian), dan Belian Namang (ritual penyucian arwah). Ketiga ritual tersebut tidak hanya merefleksikan relasi spiritual masyarakat dengan alam dan leluhur, tetapi juga mengungkap dinamika iman lokal yang terus berkembang. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan teologi kontekstual, penelitian ini menafsirkan makna simbolik dan spiritual dari praktik-praktik tersebut dalam perspektif iman Katolik. Mengacu pada kerangka teologi kontekstual yang dikembangkan oleh Stephen B. Bevans serta prinsip inkulturasi sebagaimana digagas oleh Konsili Vatikan II, hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa praktik etnoreligius Sumping Layang dapat dipahami sebagai semina Verbi (benih Sabda) yang berpotensi untuk disinergikan dengan pesan Injil. Inkulturasi dalam konteks ini diposisikan sebagai strategi teologis yang signifikan untuk menjembatani iman Katolik dengan kearifan lokal tanpa meniadakan identitas budaya masyarakat adat. Temuan penelitian ini menegaskan pentingnya keterlibatan Gereja secara kontekstual melalui dialog dan pendampingan yang bersifat partisipatif dan membebaskan. Selain itu, hasil penelitian ini juga menyoroti bahwa praktik etnoreligius bukan sekadar warisan budaya, melainkan juga merupakan medium pewahyuan ilahi serta ekspresi spiritualitas yang berakar pada konteks lokal.
Tradisi Marhata Sinamot dalam Adat Perkawinan Batak Toba: Kajian Sosiologi Agama dan Pandangan Gereja Katolik Tjang, Yanto Sandy; Soeryamassoka, Herkulana Mekarryani; Situmorang, Yosephin Metauli; Andry, Vensius Rico Novi; Iswaraningsih, Theresia Lina; Ubeq, Victoria Julianti Siska
Borneo Review Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Desember 2025
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Agama Katolik Negeri Pontianak

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52075/h0bq5c44

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This study examines the meaning and function of the Marhata Sinamot tradition in Batak Toba customary marriage and its relationship with Catholic teaching within the framework of the sociology of religion. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach through literature study, it draws on the thought of Durkheim, Weber, Marx, and Berger, as well as Church documents on inculturation. The findings show that Marhata Sinamot functions as a rite that reinforces social integration and kinship cohesion (Durkheim), and reflects actions driven by moral values and family social status (Weber). From Marx’s perspective, sinamot maintains economic relations and resource distribution patterns, while Berger highlights its role in shaping the social construction of reality that provides symbolic legitimacy to kinship structures. Although recognizing positive values such as respect for women’s dignity, family responsibility, and social solidarity, the Catholic Church emphasizes that sinamot does not determine the validity of the sacrament of marriage. The study concludes that Marhata Sinamot remains culturally and religiously relevant when practiced proportionally in line with Church teaching. Recommendations include pre-marital catechesis, dialogue with customary leaders, inculturated liturgical guidelines, and family economic empowerment to support faith formation and the preservation of Batak Toba cultural identity in modern society.
Kesetaraan Gender dalam Perspektif Agama di Indonesia Noverin Andrea Anang; Tjang, Yanto Sandy; Herkulana Mekarryani Soeryamassoka
Nubuat : Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Kristen dan Katolik Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): Desember: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Kristen dan Katolik
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Pendidikan Agama dan Filsafat Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/nubuat.v2i4.1466

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Gender equality in the religious sphere in Indonesia is a complex phenomenon, shaped by the interaction between theological doctrines, institutional practices, and the socio-cultural context of each tradition. This study employs a qualitative-descriptive approach through literature review to analyze six major religions in Indonesia: Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Hindu Dharma, Buddhism, and Confucianism. The analysis focuses on three main dimensions: theological perspectives regarding gender roles and positions, social changes influencing gender relations, and transformations in institutional structures and practices that support gender equality. The findings indicate that historically, women were often placed in subordinate positions due to patriarchal norms, although the core teachings of these religions contain egalitarian principles and recognition of women’s dignity. Contemporary transformations are reflected in the reinterpretation of religious texts and practices that promote gender equality: Catholicism emphasizes the recognition of women’s dignity within the clerical hierarchy; Protestantism opens opportunities for the ordination of female pastors; Islam reinterprets the principles of Qawwamun and family law rights; Balinese Hindu Dharma adjusts women’s roles in rituals and public spheres; Buddhism revives the bhikkhuni order within the sangha; and Confucianism modernizes the interpretation of Wu Lun and San Cong to emphasize mutual responsibilities between husband and wife. In conclusion, despite persistent patriarchal challenges, this study affirms that religion has the potential to act as an agent of social transformation promoting gender equality while maintaining the moral, spiritual, and traditional values distinctive to each tradition. These findings contribute significantly to academic literature, interfaith dialogue, and the development of more gender-inclusive policies.
Tarian Ka’bawakng sebagai Doa Tubuh: Inkulturasi Budaya Dayak Kanayatn dalam Liturgi Gereja Katolik Kristina Meni; Tjang, Yanto Sandy; Amandus Suhaedi Dol; Felisitas Yuswanto
Sabar : Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Kristen dan Katolik Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Januari : Sabar : Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Kristen dan Katolik
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Pendidikan Agama dan Filsafat Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/sabar.v3i1.1862

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This study examines the Ka’Bawakng dance as a cultural–religious expression of the Dayak Kanayatn community that has undergone a deepening of meaning through inculturation within Catholic liturgy. Originating in the Baliatn ritual, Ka’Bawakng dance initially functioned as a medium of healing and cosmological communication that affirmed the interconnectedness of human beings, nature, and Jubata. In its encounter with the Catholic faith, the dance was incorporated into the Eucharistic celebration as an offertory dance through symbolic reinterpretation grounded in the principles of inculturation articulated by the Second Vatican Council. This research employs a hermeneutical approach using participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentary study, analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings indicate that Ka’Bawakng dance is not treated as a merely decorative liturgical element, but is understood as a language of prayer engaging the body, cultural memory, and the spirituality of the faithful. This integration deepens liturgical participation, strengthens the religious–cultural identity of the Dayak Kanayatn community, and creates a constructive space for dialogue between ancestral traditions and Christian faith. Nevertheless, sustaining the inculturation of Ka’Bawakng dance requires ongoing pastoral accompaniment to ensure fidelity to Church liturgical norms while respecting local cultural values.
Salib Kampung sebagai Simbol Inkulturasi: Integrasi Keimanan Katolik dan Ritual Adat Nosu Minu Podi Pirminus Pirminus; Tjang, Yanto Sandy; Amadi Amadi; Hemma Gregorius Tinenti; Felisitas Yuswanto
Jurnal Budi Pekerti Agama Kristen dan Katolik Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Desember : Jurnal Budi Pekerti Agama Kristen dan Katolik
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Pendidikan Agama dan Filsafat Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/jbpakk.v3i4.1673

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This study explores the Village Cross as a symbol of inculturation, integrating Catholic faith with the Nosu Minu Podi ritual in Dusun Perintis, Balai Sebut Village, Sanggau Regency. Nosu Minu Podi, a post-harvest rice ritual, originally centered on the ancestral statue (Pantak) as the main focus of worship. The introduction of Catholicism led to a symbolic transformation, replacing the Pantak with the Village Cross while maintaining ancestral values and harmonizing them with Catholic practices. This research uses a qualitative approach combining ethnography and contextual theology. Data were collected through participatory observation, semi-structured interviews, and field documentation. Findings reveal that the Village Cross serves dual functions: as a religious symbol affirming God’s presence and spiritual protection, and as a marker of social and cultural identity. This transformation strengthens community solidarity, preserves traditional practices, and provides a medium for faith formation among youth. The study highlights that inculturation enables the integration of local traditions with religious teachings, creating space for contextual, inclusive, and practical pastoral approaches. It contributes to scholarly understanding of the interplay between religion, culture, and community identity, emphasizing the enduring relevance of local wisdom in contemporary religious practice.
Agama dan Fenomena Sosial Kontemporer: Kajian Sosiologi Agama Atas Konflik, Bunuh Diri, dan Kecerdasan Buatan Tjang, Yanto Sandy; Soeryamassoka, Herkulana Mekarryani
Gaudium Vestrum - Jurnal Kateketik Pastoral VOL. 9, NO. 2, DESEMBER 2025
Publisher : STKPK Bina Insan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61831/gvjkp.v9i2.270

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Religious Sociology is a crucial discipline for understanding religion as a dynamic social phenomenon within the complexity of contemporary society. This study aims to analyze the scope and object of religious sociology, assess its significance for theology students, and examine the relevance of integrating classical and contemporary sociological paradigms to understand current social phenomena, such as suicide, religious conflict, and the development of artificial intelligence. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach based on literature review, with thematic analysis and comparative synthesis, the study finds that religious sociology provides an analytical framework capable of integrating structural, cultural, and symbolic dimensions, which are often overlooked by individualistic or normative theological approaches. These findings underscore the strategic importance of religious sociology as a conceptual bridge between theological reflection and social reality, while also demonstrating its relevance in addressing challenges related to pluralism, conflict, and transformations in religiosity in the digital and artificial intelligence era.
KONSEP KEBAJIKAN THOMAS AQUINAS SEBAGAI LANDASAN PARADIGMATIS BAGI MANAJEMEN DAN KEPEMIMPINAN KRISTIANI Tjang, Yanto Sandy; Prasetyo, Laurentius; Astuti, Rosalia Enny; Wyatno, Anthony Kurniawan; Sinaga, Alexander Maruli Tua; Muliawati, Vincencia Arnita; Andry, Vensius Rico Novi
Selidik (Jurnal Seputar Penelitian Pendidikan Keagamaan) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Desember
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Pastoral St. Petrus Keuskupan Atambua

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61717/sl.v5i2.140

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Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis konsep kebajikan Thomas Aquinas sebagai dasar untuk membangun model manajemen kepemimpinan Kristiani yang menggabungkan aspek moral dan spiritual dalam konteks tantangan global. Di tengah kompleksitas sosial, ekonomi, dan teknologi saat ini, kepemimpinan Kristiani dituntut untuk tidak hanya berorientasi pada efisiensi, tetapi juga pada pembentukan karakter yang berbasis kasih, integritas, dan tanggung jawab. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif melalui kajian pustaka terhadap karya Aquinas, Katekismus Gereja Katolik, serta literatur filsafat dan manajemen kontemporer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemimpin dimotivasi untuk bertindak secara etis oleh empat kebajikan moral: kebijaksanaan, keadilan, keberanian, dan penguasaan diri. Di sisi lain, tiga kebajikan teologal: iman, pengharapan, dan kasih, memberikan orientasi spiritual menuju kesempurnaan moral dan persatuan dengan Allah.  Integrasi kedua jenis kebajikan ini memperkaya fungsi manajemen modern: perencanaan, pengorganisasian, kepemimpinan, dan pengendalian, agar berjalan dengan dasar keadilan, empati, dan kasih. Studi kasus Santo Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez menunjukkan bahwa kebajikan dapat diterapkan secara efektif dalam kepemimpinan Kristiani melalui keberanian, solidaritas, dan komitmen terhadap martabat manusia di tengah ketidakadilan sosial. Dengan demikian, paradigma kepemimpinan Kristiani yang didasarkan pada kebajikan Aquinas memberikan model kepemimpinan yang etis, transformatif, dan berfokus pada bonum commune (kebaikan bersama) yang mencerminkan kesempurnaan moral dan kasih ilahi.
Kosmologi Dayak dan Spiritualitas Kristen: Inkulturasi Tradisi Munjong ke dalam Ajaran Gereja Katolik pada Masyarakat Dayak Tobak Paula Leony Putri Terigas; Tjang, Yanto Sandy; Yusmanto Yusmanto; Felisitas Yuswanto
Pengharapan : Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pemuridan Kristen dan Katolik Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Pengharapan : Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pemuridan Kristen dan Katolik
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Pendidikan Agama dan Filsafat Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/pengharapan.v3i1.1841

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This study examines the relationship between Dayak cosmology and Christian spirituality through the inculturation of the Munjong tradition within Catholic Dayak Tobak communities in Dusun Batu Besi, Desa Sejotang, West Kalimantan. As a post-harvest thanksgiving ritual, Munjong embodies a symbolic framework reflecting the interconnectedness of humans, nature, ancestors, and Jebata within the Dayak worldview. The tradition functions not only as a religious expression but also as a means of preserving cultural identity and fostering social cohesion. Within a predominantly Catholic context, Munjong has undergone reinterpretation, aligning with Eucharistic spirituality as the Church’s central expression of gratitude. Using a descriptive-qualitative approach combined with symbolic interaction analysis, this study shows that the religious values embedded in Munjong, including: gratitude, petitions for protection, and veneration of ancestors as spiritual mediators, correspond with Catholic teachings on divine providence, the communion of saints, and the sacredness of creation. The local Church recognizes Munjong as a cultural practice suitable for inculturation, provided it aligns with Christian doctrine, thereby offering opportunities for contextual liturgy and catechesis. The findings suggest that Munjong can serve as a bridge between faith and local culture while simultaneously reinforcing cultural identity and deepening the spiritual life of the community. The result of this study contributes to the discourse on inculturation, contextual pastoral practice, and strategies for sustaining indigenous traditions amid social change.