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Veren Veronika Manu
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Relevansi Aliran Esensialisme Rekonstruksionisme dalam Pendidikan Agama Kristen Masa Kini Veren Veronika Manu; Merfin Bengkiuk; Milka Kabu; Keren Rohi Kana
MUTIARA: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Indonesia Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): JIMI - JANUARI
Publisher : PT. PENERBIT TIGA MUTIARA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61404/mutiara.v4i1.464

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The dynamics of modern education, marked by rapid social, cultural, and moral changes, require Christian Religious Education (CRE) not only to preserve its faith-based foundations but also to respond critically and constructively to contemporary challenges. The main issue addressed in this study is how CRE can integrate the steadfastness of theological values with social sensitivity without losing its Christian identity. This study aims to analyze the relevance and contribution of the philosophical streams of Essentialism and Reconstructionism in the development of contemporary Christian Religious Education. The research employs a qualitative approach through a literature review, using descriptive–interpretative analysis of relevant scientific, philosophical, and theological sources. The findings indicate that Essentialism makes a significant contribution to strengthening the foundations of faith, shaping Christian character, and internalizing core Christian values that are normative and sustainable. Conversely, Reconstructionism positions CRE as a means of social renewal that encourages learners to actively engage in justice, social responsibility, and societal transformation. The integration of these two philosophical approaches enables CRE to develop holistically by balancing spiritual, moral, and social dimensions within the educational process. The conclusion of this study affirms that Essentialism and Reconstructionism possess strategic relevance as a philosophical foundation for contextual and transformative Christian Religious Education. The novelty of this research lies in its integrative philosophical model that harmonizes the firmness of faith with an orientation toward social change, thereby offering a new conceptual framework for the development of Christian Religious Education that is adaptive to the challenges of modern education without losing its theological essence.
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.
Co-Authors Jello Ottu Keren Rohi Kana Merfin Bengkiuk Milka Kabu Yenry Anastasia Pellondou Yohana Angelina Pobas Yusmin Tapeun