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Coram Mundo: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
ISSN : 23025735     EISSN : 28305493     DOI : 10.55606
Pendidikan Kristen Pastoral dan Konseling Kepemimpinan Misiologi Sejarah Gereja Homiletika Hermeneutika Biblika Sistematika Musik Gereja
Articles 193 Documents
Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen sebagai Konselor dalam Membentuk Perilaku Sosial Siswa Crisena Crisena; Firiska Yulinata Nababan; Naomi Yolanti Octavia Ritonga; Novita Ester Marlina Zebua
Coram Mundo: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Agustus : Coram Mundo : Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/corammundo.v8i2.624

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This study aims to analyze the role of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers as counselors in shaping students’ social behavior amid increasing behavioral deviations such as bullying, violence, misuse of social media, and low tolerance. These phenomena are influenced by internal factors such as emotional instability and identity formation, as well as external factors including family, environment, and digital culture. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method using a library research approach by collecting data from books, scholarly journals, and relevant documents. The findings reveal that CRE teachers play a strategic role not only as educators but also as counselors who accompany students holistically, covering spiritual, moral, emotional, and social aspects. The counseling role performed by CRE teachers includes modeling behavior, mediating conflicts, strengthening self-control, providing social support, and building empathetic relationships with students. Through this approach, students undergo a process of internalizing Christian values such as love, forgiveness, responsibility, and tolerance, which contribute to the development of positive social behavior. Furthermore, collaboration among teachers, parents, and the community serves as a supporting factor in successful character formation. Therefore, the role of CRE teachers as counselors is proven to be effective in shaping students’ social behavior in accordance with moral, social, and religious values, while contributing to the development of a generation with integrity and competitiveness.
Spiritualitas Mahasiswa Kristen di Era Digital: Tantangan Globalisasi dan Pembentukan Iman Agnes Yuskila Elisabet Nenohai; Yublina Kasse
Coram Mundo: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Agustus : Coram Mundo : Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/corammundo.v8i2.627

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This article discusses the dynamics of Christian students’ spirituality in the digital era, characterized by the currents of globalization, information overload, and a culture of virtual communication that influence patterns of thinking, lifestyles, and character formation. The novelty of this study lies in its analysis of the direct relationship between the digital-global context and the process of students’ faith formation through an integrative theological–pedagogical perspective. This research aims to analyze the implications of digital globalization for the spirituality of Christian students and to formulate directions for faith formation that are relevant to the contemporary context. The method employed is a qualitative approach using a library research design through conceptual, theological, and pedagogical analysis of various relevant scholarly sources. The findings indicate that the digital era presents both opportunities and challenges for faith development, in which students experience a dynamic tension between the strengthening of spiritual insight and the potential value crisis resulting from exposure to global ideologies. In conclusion, contextual, reflective, and selective strategies of faith formation are required to ensure that the spirituality of Christian students remains firm, critical, and relevant amid the currents of digital globalization.
Kemiskinan Perkotaan dan Strategi Bertahan Hidup Pemulung dalam Perspektif Teologi Kristen di Kota Tangerang Junita Junita
Coram Mundo: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Agustus : Coram Mundo : Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/corammundo.v8i2.632

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Urban poverty remains a complex social problem that affects various community groups, including scavengers who work within the informal sector. This study aims to analyze the survival strategies of scavengers in Tangerang City and reflect on their experiences from a Christian theological perspective. The research uses a qualitative approach through literature study and descriptive analysis of relevant social phenomena. The findings show that scavengers develop several survival strategies, including utilizing family and community networks, working persistently, selecting strategic collection areas, managing limited income, and adapting to uncertain environmental and economic conditions. Nevertheless, scavengers continue to face social marginalization, economic vulnerability, occupational risks, limited access to health services, and inadequate social protection. From a Christian theological perspective, this reality calls for a response grounded in love, justice, human dignity, and concern for marginalized communities. Therefore, churches, local communities, and wider society are expected to participate actively in empowering scavengers through holistic, inclusive, and contextual approaches that strengthen welfare, social recognition, and sustainable livelihoods.
Pendekatan Inquiry sebagai Strategi Pedagogis dalam Pendidikan Agama Kristen untuk Pengembangan Discernment Rohani Peserta Didik Selfin Yunus Tamabitte
Coram Mundo: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Agustus : Coram Mundo : Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/corammundo.v8i2.634

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This study aims to explore how the inquiry approach functions as a pedagogical strategy in Christian Religious Education to enhance students’ spiritual discernment. The background of this research arises from the tendency of learning practices that remain predominantly focused on cognitive aspects, thereby not fully cultivating spiritual sensitivity in life decision-making. This study employs a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytical approach through a review of theological and pedagogical literature, conceptual analysis, and reflection on classroom learning practices. The analysis focuses on the relationship between the core elements of inquiry questioning, investigating, dialoguing, and reflecting on knowledge and the process of developing the ability to discern God’s will in the real-life contexts of students. The findings indicate that inquiry effectively creates a reflective learning experience that integrates cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions, enabling students not only to understand faith teachings theoretically but also to consider Christian values in concrete situations. This approach encourages active participation, constructive and critical dialogue, and fosters habits of faith reflection, moral sensitivity, and personal responsibility. Thus, inquiry is proven to be a relevant pedagogical method for achieving the theological goal of Christian Religious Education, namely the formation of spiritual discernment that guides students’ attitudes, decisions, and actions in daily life.
Implementasi Pembelajaran Kooperatif dalam Pendidikan Agama Kristen sebagai Upaya Penguatan Formasi Iman dan Karakter Kristiani Peserta Didik Ferilia Laia
Coram Mundo: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Agustus : Coram Mundo : Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/corammundo.v8i2.636

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This article examines the use of cooperative learning strategies in Christian Religious Education (CRE) as an instructional approach that emphasizes the strengthening of students’ faith and Christian character. The discussion covers the definition, objectives, conceptual foundations, principles, and operational procedures of cooperative learning, which are then connected to the theological goals of CRE. The study employs a qualitative approach using a library research method, analyzing pedagogical and theological literature to construct a conceptual framework for implementing cooperative learning within the context of CRE. The findings indicate that cooperative learning strategies are highly aligned with the essence of CRE, as they foster dialogical interaction, shared responsibility, empathy, and the internalization of Gospel values through collaborative learning processes. The effective implementation of this strategy can create a participatory, reflective, and formative learning community that enhances not only cognitive understanding but also students’ attitudes, spirituality, and Christian character. This research is significant in providing both theoretical and practical foundations for CRE educators in designing learning experiences that are relevant, relational, and transformative in accordance with the goals of faith formation.
Kajian Historis-Teologis tentang Pneumatologi dalam Pembentukan Pemahaman Iman Kristen Domisianus Edison Wege; Aprianus Ledrik Moimau
Coram Mundo: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Agustus : Coram Mundo : Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/corammundo.v8i2.637

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This article theologically analyzes the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers through a study of the doctrine of pneumatology, traced from the testimony of Scripture to its impact on the practice of Christian faith. The purpose of this study is to explain how the work of the Holy Spirit is understood not merely as a theological concept, but also as a spiritual reality that shapes the identity, character, and dynamics of believers’ service. The method employed is qualitative research with a library research approach, involving the analysis of relevant theological and biblical sources to construct a conceptual framework concerning the work of the Holy Spirit in guidance, conviction, the sealing of salvation, spiritual transformation, and empowerment in ministry. This research is necessary because there remains a limited understanding of pneumatology that tends to be doctrinal and disconnected from concrete faith experiences. The findings of this study indicate that the presence of the Holy Spirit plays a vital role in leading believers into truth, forming Christian character, strengthening their identity as children of God, and empowering them to serve effectively within the community. Therefore, pneumatology holds significant practical relevance in fostering a dynamic, reflective, and transformative life of faith in the contemporary Christian context.
Internalisasi Nilai-Nilai Kristiani dalam Mengatasi Krisis Moralitas di Era Digitalisasi Terhadap Pembentukan Karakter Pemuda Ferry Yeferson Tulle; Fendy Ongko; Juanda Julianus
Coram Mundo: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Agustus : Coram Mundo : Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/corammundo.v8i2.640

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The wave of digitalization triggers a severe morality crisis among the younger generation through constant exposure to negative content, cyberbullying, and global communication ethics degradation. This descriptive qualitative study aims to analyze the specific internalization of Christian values at GPIB Harapan Kasih Congregation Bekasi to shield youth morality amidst ongoing technological disruption. Employing intensive in-depth interviews and participatory observations, data were analyzed interactively through systemic reduction, structured display, and final verification. The results indicate that the digital morality crisis explicitly manifests as pornography normalization, virtual toxicity, and the severe erosion of academic honesty. In response, pastoral strategies utilizing highly contextualized digital ethics sermons and youth cell groups prove thoroughly effective. The deep internalization of self-control and integrity successfully stimulates a holistic self-censorship mechanism across the youth's cognitive, affective, and behavioral domains. This study concludes that consistent accountability-based mentorship effectively transforms Christian youth from passive digital victims into active agents of change within global cyberspace.
Iman Katolik dan Ateis: Sebuah Dialog dengan Ateisme Karl Marx dan Relevansinya bagi Umat Beriman Kristiani Agustinus Abraham
Coram Mundo: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Coram Mundo : Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/corammundo.v8i1.641

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This study discusses the dialogue between Christian faith and Karl Marx’s atheism as well as its relevance to the lives of contemporary Christians. The rise of atheism in modern society is closely related to secularization, scientific progress, social inequality, and criticism of religious institutions that are considered unable to answer humanitarian problems. Karl Marx viewed religion as an ideological instrument that often legitimized oppression and alienated humans from their true existence. Through his famous statement that “religion is the opium of the people,” Marx criticized forms of religiosity that merely comfort human suffering without striving for social liberation. This research employs a qualitative method with a literature review approach by examining various philosophical, theological, and social sources related to Marx’s atheism and the Catholic Church’s teachings. The findings reveal that Marx’s criticism of religion should not merely be understood as a rejection of God, but also as a moral challenge for the Church to continuously renew itself in carrying out its mission amid social realities. In response, the Catholic Church, especially through the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, views atheism not only as a doctrinal challenge but also as an opportunity for dialogue and self-reflection. The study concludes that authentic Christian faith is not an escape from worldly realities but a spiritual force that encourages believers to uphold justice, solidarity, and human dignity. Therefore, Marx’s criticism can become a reflective instrument for Christians to embody a more contextual, humanistic, and socially engaged faith in the modern world.
Integrasi Fungsi Konseling Kristen dalam Praktik Pendidikan Agama Kristen: Telaah terhadap Pertumbuhan Iman Remaja Nelciyani Padudung
Coram Mundo: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Agustus : Coram Mundo : Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/corammundo.v8i2.642

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This research aims to examine how the functions of Christian counseling (preventive, curative, developmental, and pastoral) can be integrated into the practice of Christian Religious Education as an effective strategy to support adolescents’ faith development. The background of this study arises from the fact that adolescents experience a crisis of faith that is not only related to theological aspects but also affects their psychological and emotional well-being. On the other hand, christian religious education practices in schools often remain focused on the transfer of doctrinal knowledge without being balanced by adequate personal guidance. This study applies a qualitative method through literature review and conceptual analysis of christian counseling theory, theories of adolescent faith development, and pedagogical practices in christian religious education. The findings indicate that integrating Christian counseling functions into the design of christian religious education learning can create a dialogical, reflective, and pastoral classroom atmosphere, providing opportunities for adolescents to develop spiritual discernment, self-awareness, and the ability to make responsible moral decisions. This article discusses the relevance of counseling to adolescents’ spiritual development, the characteristics of their faith development, the challenges of implementing counseling in Christian educational institutions, and the design of learning based on dialogue, reflection, and mentoring. In this way, the integration of christian counseling in christian religious education is considered a holistic approach that enriches the meaning of faith education and supports adolescents’ faith growth in a contextual, profound, and sustainable manner.
Kepemimpinan Komsel, Sikap Hidup Kristiani, dan Pemuridan sebagai Prediktor Pertumbuhan Jemaat: Kajian Empiris di Christian Ministry Church Jakarta Johan Juliawan Adhi; Matheus Mangentang; Stenly Reina Paparang
Coram Mundo: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Agustus : Coram Mundo : Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/corammundo.v8i2.644

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This article examines the influence of cell group (komsel) leadership, Christian lifestyle, and discipleship on the growth of the congregation at Christian Ministry Church (CMC) Jakarta. Employing a quantitative correlational design with 140 respondents, the study operationalizes three independent variables (X₁ = cell leadership; X₂ = lifestyle; X₃ = discipleship) against the dependent variable (Y = congregational growth). Pearson correlation analysis reveals significant correlations between cell leadership and lifestyle (r = .800, p < .01) and between cell leadership and discipleship (r = .591, p < .01), whereas direct correlations with Y were non-significant individually. Multiple regression yielded R = .752 and R² = .566, indicating that collectively the three predictors account for 56.6% of variance in congregational growth. These findings reinforce the argument that organic church growth is multidimensional and that the synergistic interaction of cell leadership, moral integrity, and discipleship constitutes a coherent growth ecosystem. Theological and pastoral implications are discussed within frameworks of contemporary missiology and cell ecclesiology.