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The Story of David's Victory in 1 Samuel 17:45-52 and Its Implications for the Attitude of Faith of Today's Christians in Facing Challenges Fallo, Abryani; langkola, Adinda lestari; Manu, Sendi Marlina; Djawa, Maya
JUPE : Jurnal Pendidikan Mandala Vol 10, No 1 (2025): JUPE : Jurnal Pendidikan Mandala (Februari)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pendidikan Mandala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58258/jupe.v10i2.8346

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David's courage in fighting Goliath can be an example for us Christians today, so that we as Christians have the courage to face the challenges we will face in life. David had to fight the Philistines who came armed with swords, spears and javelins and also had to fight Goliath, a giant. However, he came in the name of the Lord of the worlds. David's victory was not only due to his strength or skill in fighting but because of his firm faith and also because of God's guidance. Therefore, we as Christians must have firm faith that we can overcome the challenges and problems we will face because God's presence is always there. The purpose of this writing is how David's victory in his faith contributed to the attitude of Christians in facing challenges today. The research method used is literature study, namely a research method that collects data from existing sources.
Synthesis of Essentialism and Reconstructionism: Philosophical Relevance in the Transformation of General Education and Christian Religious Education Manu, Sendi Marlina; Josefina, Sari; Tateni, Sandro; Pellokila, Ireni Irnawati
JUPE : Jurnal Pendidikan Mandala Vol 11, No 1 (2026): JUPE : Jurnal Pendidikan Mandala (Februari)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58258/jupe.v11i1.10273

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This research aims to formulate a philosophical synthesis between Essentialism and Reconstructionism and its relevance to the transformation of General Education and Christian Religious Education (CRE). On one hand, Essentialism emphasizes the preservation of core values and established cultural heritage. On the other hand, Reconstructionism encourages education as an instrument of social change towards a more just world order. Using a qualitative research method with a literature study approach, the results indicate that the synthesis of these two schools of thought creates an educational model that is "rooted yet impactful." In the context of CRE, this synthesis allows churches and Christian schools to remain steadfast in Biblical authority (essential aspect) while actively engaging in social-societal transformation (reconstruction aspect). This integration serves as a solution to the dichotomy between dogmatic teaching and the demand for social relevance in the contemporary era.  
Influence of Intensity of Social Media Against Devotion Pattern, Daily Bible, and Mental Health of Fourth Semester Students of IAKN Kupang Kawa, Simson Mau; Manu, Sendi Marlina; Tanono, Solly Rosalia; Oematan, Senia Enjelika; Polli, Siska; Tofeto, Vantri; Santi Sole, Adriana Indra
Jurnal Ilmiah Mandala Education (JIME) IN PRESS
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58258/56tjtv05

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This study aims to analyze the impact of social media usage on daily Bible devotion habits and the mental health of fourth-semester students in the Christian Religious Education Study Program at IAKN Kupang. In this digital age, there has been a significant increase in social media usage among Christian students, which may affect their spiritual discipline and mental health. The methodology used in this study is a quantitative approach with a causal explanatory survey design. A total of 45 students became the research sample, taken using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through a questionnaire using a Likert scale and analyzed with SPSS software version 26, including descriptive analysis, classical assumption tests, multiple regression, and path analysis. The research findings indicate that the intensity of social media usage has a significant negative impact on daily Bible devotion patterns and mental well-being (β = -0.347; p = 0.002). Daily Bible devotion patterns function as a partial mediator with an indirect effect of -0.189 (p < 0.05). Devotion has a significant positive influence on mental health (β = 0.516; p = 0.000). The regression model successfully explained 58.2% of the variation in mental health (R Square = 0.582). This study concluded that daily Bible devotion serves as a protective factor that can reduce the negative impact of social media.