PENANAMAN NILAI-NILAI MODERASI BERAGAMA DALAM BINGKAI PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN

Meissiandani Ardilla (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Toraja)
Indri Indri (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Toraja)
Inggrit Lydia Wahyuni (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Toraja)
Elin Tangke Pare (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Toraja)
Priska Tappi (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Toraja)

JIP: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan
Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): September

Christian Religious Education plays a crucial role in shaping the character of individuals and society. Amidst diverse religious interpretations, instilling values of religious moderation becomes essential in the context of Christian Religious Education. This abstract outlines efforts to integrate the values of religious moderation into Christian Religious Education as a means to promote a balanced and tolerant understanding of differing beliefs. The research elaborates on the concept of religious moderation within the framework of Christianity and explores various methods that can be employed in teaching Christian Religious Education to promote values of religious moderation. Educational approaches such as case-based teaching, interfaith dialogues, and the introduction of inclusive theological thinking serve as effective means to cultivate a moderate understanding of Christianity. Implementing these methods will aid students in developing critical thinking skills, respecting differences, and understanding the complexity of religious pluralism. Furthermore, the teaching of values of religious moderation also requires the involvement of the church community. The church, as a social institution, can play a role in organizing activities that support a moderate understanding of Christianity, such as seminars, workshops, and interfaith gatherings. Through collaboration between schools and the church community, the cultivation of values of religious moderation can become an integral part of Christian Religious Education. The results of this research indicate that instilling values of religious moderation in Christian Religious Education is not only relevant for fostering a more balanced religious understanding but also for promoting peace, tolerance, and interfaith cooperation in an increasingly pluralistic society. Thus, the integration of values of religious moderation into Christian Religious Education emerges as a vital step in preparing the younger generation to act as positive agents of change in building a more harmonious and inclusive society.