Journal of Educational and Learning Studies
Vol 9, No 2 (2026): Journal of Educational and Learning Studies

Faith-based ethical formation in children: a conceptual framework of parental spirituality, guided digital literacy, and church partnership

Ridwan Tonny Hasiholan Pane (Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Khatulistiwa Sintang)
Urbanus urbanus (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri, Palangka Raya, Indonesia)
Karnodin karnodin (Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Khatulistiwa, Sintang, Indonesia)
Daniel daniel (Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Khatulistiwa, Sintang, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
21 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study examines parental practices in children’s ethical formation and develops a conceptual framework integrating parental spirituality, guided digital literacy, and church partnership. A qualitative case study involved 15 Christian parents from the IFGF Tebelian Congregation. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Three interconnected dimensions emerged: parental spirituality establishes ethical foundations through role modeling and value habituation; guided digital literacy promotes ethical discernment through digital mediation and self-regulation; and church partnership strengthens parental capacity through educational and pastoral support. These findings informed the Faith-Based Ethical Formation Ecosystem, emphasizing the synergistic relationship between family spirituality, digital guidance, and institutional support. Children's ethical formation represents a relational, spiritually grounded, and context-sensitive process. The proposed framework offers a conceptual contribution to faith-based parenting and digital ethics, warranting further validation across diverse sociocultural contexts.

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Journal of Educational and Learning Studies ISSN: 2655-2760 (Print), ISSN 2655-2779 (Electronic) is an international, peer-reviewed journal and scientific journal manages Global Econedu. The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, and conceptual studies in the fields of ...