Ra'ah: Journal of Sociology of Religion
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): JUNI

Teologi Kerja Paulus (2 Tesalonika 3:10-11): Peran Gereja Mengatasi Pengangguran Generasi Z

APRILIO TITUS GUMELAR (STT Kanaan Nusantara Ungaran)
SUGIONO SUGIONO (STT Kanaan Nusantara Ungaran)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Apr 2026

Abstract

Unemployment among Generation Z presents a serious challenge amidst the digital economic shift affecting social and spiritual aspects. This study aims to address: how Paul’s theology of work in 2 Thessalonians 3:10–12 is understood and what its implications are for the role of the church. The method employed is a qualitative approach through biblical exegesis and hermeneutics, supported by a literature review. The research findings indicate that work is a responsibility of faith that rejects passivity and dependency, and forms part of the Christian witness of life. Based on these findings, the church is understood as an agent of transformation that plays a role in shaping the work ethic, self-reliance, and responsibility of the younger generation. Consequently, the church needs to develop an integrative programme combining spirituality and economic empowerment as a concrete response to Generation Z unemployment.

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rah

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Religion Humanities Education Physics Social Sciences

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Ra’ah Journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse in the fields of social and religious studies. The journal situates its intellectual contribution within interdisciplinary and contextual frameworks, with particular emphasis on Christian leadership, ...