Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan (JIP)
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan (JIP)

PERAN GEREJA DALAM PENDIDIKAN INKLUSIF TEOLOGIS, PEDAGOGIS, DAN SOSIAL ATAS PANGGILAN KOMUNITAS IMAN BAGI SEMUA

Juven Ada Mehe (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Kupang, Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur)
Mesak Nenoliu, Trivilia Panie, Yeklin Ataupah, Yanti Selly, Yunita Dadik, Ester Sae, Oktovina Kapilu (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Kupang, Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jun 2026

Abstract

Inclusive education affirms that every learner, including those with disabilities, has the right to equal learning opportunities in an environment that embraces diversity. In this context, the church plays a strategic role as a faith community that not only provides spiritual ministry but also shapes a social culture that influences how society understands human dignity. This article critically examines the church’s role in inclusive education using a literature review approach. The study integrates theological, pedagogical, psychological, and social perspectives to assess the church’s potential in building a welcoming, participatory, and stigma-free environment for everyone, particularly people with disabilities. The findings indicate that the church can contribute through advocacy for congregational education, pastoral accompaniment, strengthening collaboration with schools, and providing spaces for equal participation. However, theology remains exclusive. Therefore, the church needs to move from an approach based on charity toward participatory justice in order to truly become a community that supports inclusive education in a tangible and sustainable way.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JURDIKAN

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Subject

Engineering Mathematics Other

Description

JIP: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, mencakup penelitian dan kajian di bidang pendidikan dan kebudayaan, seperti, manajemen pendidikan, praktik terbaik pendidikan, kurikulum, evaluasi pendidikan, kebijakan pendidikan, teknologi pendidikan, bahasa, arkeologi, pendidikan dan lain-lain baik kajian dalam bidang ...