<![CDATA[Abstract This study aims to describe the implementation of Christian love values in Christian Religious Education learning and to analyze their role in developing the character of ninth-grade students at SMP Pelita Harapan Pontianak Barat, Pontianak City. The study was motivated by the importance of character education amid various moral challenges faced by students. Love, as the central value of Christian teaching, is considered an essential foundation for developing students who demonstrate honesty, discipline, responsibility, respect, empathy, and social concern.This research employed a quantitative descriptive approach. The population consisted of all ninth-grade students, while the sample included thirty-two students selected according to the research sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, documentation, and interviews as supporting information. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques.The findings indicate that the implementation of Christian love values has been carried out effectively through teachers' role modeling, positive habituation, student mentoring, and the creation of a supportive learning environment. These practices positively influence students' character development, particularly in discipline, responsibility, cooperation, honesty, empathy, and mutual respect. Supporting factors include teacher competence, school commitment, parental involvement, and a conducive educational environment.The study concludes that implementing Christian love values in Christian Religious Education significantly contributes to students' character development. Therefore, these values should continue to be integrated into educational practices to strengthen character education in schools. Keywords: Implementation, Christian Love Values, Character Education, Christian Religious Education.]]>
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