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All Journal Pendas : Jurnah Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry
Thomas Pentury
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Christian Religious Education and Quality of Life Development An Analysis of The Relationship Between Literacy, Basic Access, and Primary Education Outcomes in Eastern Indonesia Boiliu, Esti Regina; Wilson Rajagukguk; Thomas Pentury
International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Pendidkan Agama dan Filsafat Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/ijcep.v2i4.446

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This study examines the relationship between household literacy, access to basic infrastructure, and the quality of primary education in Eastern Indonesia within the framework of Christian Religious Education values. Using a quantitative explanatory design, the research analyzes national socio-economic data with provinces as the unit of analysis. The model was tested using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to evaluate the predictive power of household access to safe water, access to electricity, and literacy level on primary education outcomes, measured by the average national exam score. The results show that access to safe water (β = 0.294, p < 0.05) and electricity (β = 0.290, p < 0.05) have significant positive effects on education quality, while literacy level (β = 0.081, p > 0.05) is not statistically significant. The model explains 34.7% of the variance in education quality (R² = 0.347). These findings indicate that improving basic infrastructure remains essential to enhancing educational outcomes in Eastern Indonesia. Integrating Christian educational values such as justice, love, and service can further strengthen community motivation and collective responsibility toward equitable education development.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA TEOLOGI DAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN: PERANAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN DAN GENDER Udur Ernita Aritonang; Wilson Rajagukguk; Thomas Pentury
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 02 (2026): Volume 11 No. 02 Juni 2026 Press
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i02.46591

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This study examines the relationship between theology and Christian Religious Education (CRE) by highlighting the role of CRE in gender education and its implementation at HKBP Pabrik Tenun Medan. CRE not only serves as an instrument for teaching the Christian faith but also as a medium for social transformation, particularly in shaping a more just gender awareness within the church and society. In the context of Christian theology, understandings of gender are often influenced by biblical interpretation, church doctrine, and local culture. Therefore, this study explores how CRE in this church responds to gender issues, particularly in promoting equal roles between men and women in ministry and the congregation’s participation in church leadership. The church has a responsibility to teach the values of equality, justice, and respect for gender differences in accordance with biblical principles. However, in practice, challenges remain, particularly in the form of patriarchal interpretations that may limit women's roles in ecclesiastical ministry. This study also highlights how the church can develop a more inclusive CRE theology by incorporating gender perspectives based on liberation theology and justice. This research employs a qualitative and descriptive method, utilizing in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and document analysis to obtain comprehensive data. The findings indicate that, despite efforts by CRE to teach gender equality, challenges persist in its implementation due to cultural and traditional factors, particularly the strong influence of the highly patriarchal Batak Toba culture. Therefore, this study is expected to serve as a reference for churches in designing CRE programs that are more responsive to gender issues, encouraging active female participation in church life and ministry.
Co-Authors Boiliu, Esti Regina Udur Ernita Aritonang Wilson Rajagukguk