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International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry

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Published by Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Pendidikan Agama Dan Filsafat Indonesia

ISSN : 30472962 EISSN : 30472938 DOI : 10.61132

Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Education, Social,

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International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry; This a journal intended for the publication of scientific articles published by Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Pendidkan Agama dan Filsafat Indonesia.The articles published are articles on the themes of religious education, catechesis, pastoralism. The aim of publishing this journal is to publish the results of scientific studies and research in the field of Christian Theology, especially those with Evangelical-Pentecostal characteristics, and the field of Christian Education. This journal is published 1 year 4 times (January, April, July and October)

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The Role of Pastors in Pastoral Counseling for Cell Group Leaders Experiencing Internal Conflict Johannes S.P. Rajagukguk; Gede Widiada; Bertina Munthe; Dewi Indrawati Panjaitan
International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): January : International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquir
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/ijcep.v1i1.563

Cell group leaders occupy a strategic but underexamined position in congregational life because they translate pastoral vision into relational care, discipleship, prayer, and informal spiritual guidance. This conceptual research article examines the role of pastors in pastoral counseling for cell group leaders who experience internal conflict, understood as intrapersonal, relational, moral, and role-based tension arising from leadership pressure, loyalty dilemmas, unresolved interpersonal strain, and spiritual burden. The article aims to construct a practical-theological framework that enables pastors to respond to such conflict without reducing counseling to advice, discipline, or crisis management. Using an integrative literature review and constructive practical-theological synthesis, the study analyzes scholarship on pastoral care, church conflict, Bowen family systems theory, small-group participation, servant leadership, psychological safety, clergy burnout, and organizational conflict. The synthesis generates three main findings. First, internal conflict among cell group leaders is best understood as a multidimensional phenomenon shaped by role ambiguity, anxious triangulation, and spiritual-moral burden. Second, pastors function most effectively as differentiated counselors, mediators, and boundary keepers who combine empathic listening with ethical clarity. Third, pastoral counseling should be embedded in restorative supervision and congregational learning rather than treated as an isolated emergency intervention. The article concludes that pastors need a theologically grounded, psychologically informed, and organizationally responsible counseling model that restores leaders while strengthening the health of the church system.

Development of Deep Learning-Based Student Worksheets for Christian Religious Education and Ethics in Shaping Critical and Creative Thinking Patterns in Senior High School Freliyanti Freliyanti; Olivia Cherly Wuwung; Max G.Ruindungan; Wolter Weol
International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): April: International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/ijcep.v3i2.551

Development research combined with the Rowntree model to produce a Student Worksheet product for Christian religious education and character education based on deep learning in forming critical and creative thinking patterns in phase F of class XI at SMAN 1 Sigi, aims to find out the steps for developing LKPD, the effectiveness and feasibility of LKPD in encouraging critical and creative thinking patterns of students consisting of three stages, namely planning, development, and evaluation. The product testing stage, starting with expert testing; material, language, and media. Then the product was tested on 4 students for one-on-one evaluation and 30 people for field evaluation. The results of the study showed an average value of material experts 4.2 considered very good, language experts 4.6 very good, and media experts 4.8 considered very good. The student trial stage, the average result of the individual test stage was 95.6% which means the product was considered very good, the field trial stage 83.69% very good. The results of the pretest and posttest showed an increase in the percentage of learning completeness of 30.79%. The percentage of divergent student creativity tests was 21.1%,critical reasoning tests were 21.1%, meaning that creativity and critical thinking skills had been formed and increased after studying the LKPD learning materials. The conclusion is that the LKPD learning materials for Christian religious education and character education based on deep learning are very good, suitable for use and need to be maintained because they can form critical thinking patterns and increase student creativity. Keywords: LKPD; Christian Religious Education and Character Education; Deep Learning; Critical Thinking; Creativity

Christian Religious Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Missiological Opportunities in the Formation of Digital Faith for Generation Z Benyamin Dadi Ratu Mofu; Diana Binkor Jenbise; Martha Maria Wospakrik
International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): July: International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/ijcep.v3i3.541

Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have transformed the way the younger generation learns, interacts, and constructs religious meaning in the digital space. In this context, Christian Religious Education (CRE) faces new challenges, as the formation of Generation Z’s faith no longer takes place solely in the classroom or church, but also within a digital ecosystem mediated by platforms, algorithms, and AI-assisted content. This study aims to analyze the missiological opportunities for PAK in shaping Generation Z’s digital faith in the AI era. The research employs a qualitative approach based on a literature review using a systematic-narrative review model. Data sources include relevant journal articles, conference proceedings, and academic books, particularly publications from the past five years, retrieved through selected academic databases. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns of meaning, conceptual trends, and research gaps. The synthesis results reveal four main themes. First, AI reconfigures the pedagogical ecology of PAK through personalized learning, academic efficiency, and expanded access to religious knowledge. Second, Generation Z’s faith is formed within a hybrid digital space, meaning their faith identity is influenced by virtual communities, digital spiritual content, and algorithmic logic. Third, this situation opens new missiological opportunities for PAK as a space for digital discipleship, spiritual literacy, and theological curation. Fourth, the use of AI in PAK must be grounded in an ethical-theological framework to avoid oversimplifying faith, introducing bias, and fostering dependence on non-human authorities. This article concludes that PAK in the AI era needs to be developed as a theological, critical, relational, and missionary practice of digital faith formation. Theoretically, this study brings together the discourses of AI, digital religion, and missiology; practically, it provides direction for teachers, churches, and Christian curriculum developers in designing faith-based learning that is relevant to Generation Z.

Ecclesiology of Equality as a Critique of Social Preferentialism in the Church: An Exegetical Study of James 2:1–13 Pasaribu Aris Samuel; Sitompul Putra Hendra S.; Nathanael Octavianus; Hutabarat Christiani; Sihombing Lince; Mariepan David
International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): July: International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/ijcep.v3i3.569

The church is called to embody a community of faith characterized by love, justice, and equality before God. Nevertheless, the persistence of social favoritism within contemporary churches continues to undermine this calling and contradict the gospel's vision of an inclusive faith community. This study aims to construct an ecclesiology of equality through an exegetical analysis of James 2:1–13 as a theological response to the problem of social favoritism in the church. Employing a qualitative literature study with an exegetical-theological approach, this research examines the literary and theological message of James 2:1–13 to formulate ecclesiological principles relevant to contemporary ecclesial practice. The findings reveal that James strongly condemns favoritism as incompatible with faith in Jesus Christ and presents equality, impartiality, mercy, and the law of love as foundational principles for the life of the church. Based on these exegetical findings, the study proposes an ecclesiology of equality that envisions the church as an inclusive, participatory, just, and compassionate community that affirms the dignity of every person, particularly those who are socially and economically marginalized. In conclusion, James 2:1–13 provides a robust theological foundation for challenging social favoritism and calls the church to embody God's impartial love through equitable relationships, communal participation, and justice in its life and ministry.

Reconciliation Through Bearing Another's Debt: an Exegetical Study of Philemon 1:17–19 and its Implications for the Contemporary Church Medi L. Sihombing; Aremi E. Tarigan; Mulina Tarigan; Hanna Pangaribuan; Afriani Manalu
International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): July: International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/ijcep.v3i3.571

This study examines the theological concept of reconciliation through the bearing of another’s debt in Philemon 1:17–19 as a biblical foundation for the ministry of reconciliation in the contemporary church. Although previous studies have explored the historical relationship between Philemon and Onesimus and Paul’s persuasive rhetoric, limited attention has been given to the theological significance of Paul’s willingness to assume Onesimus’ debt as a model of Christian reconciliation. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the exegetical meaning of Philemon 1:17–19 and to explore its implications for the contemporary church. Employing a qualitative method with a New Testament exegetical approach, the study examines the grammatical, syntactical, literary, and theological dimensions of the text. The findings reveal that reconciliation in this passage extends beyond interpersonal conflict resolution to the restoration of relationships grounded in shared identity in Christ. Paul’s willingness to bear Onesimus’ debt represents substitutive solidarity that reflects the redemptive pattern of Christ’s sacrificial work and demonstrates that genuine reconciliation requires personal responsibility, sacrificial love, and active participation in restoring broken relationships. The study concludes that Philemon 1:17–19 offers a robust theological framework for reconciliation that is both spiritually transformative and socially restorative, providing a relevant paradigm for the contemporary church in addressing relational conflicts and fostering authentic Christian community.

Proportional and Accountable Justice: An Ethical-Legal Study of Exodus 21:12–14 in Responding to Contemporary Criminal Justice Issues Ira Berkat Ampugo; Christiany Hutabarat; Octavianus Nathanael; Mulina Tarigan
International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): July: International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/ijcep.v3i3.577

Contemporary criminal justice systems continue to face challenges in ensuring that law enforcement is not merely legal-formal but also proportional, accountable, and humane, particularly in distinguishing intentional from unintentional homicide. This study examines the ethical-legal principles of Exodus 21:12–14 to explore their relevance for contemporary criminal justice. Specifically, it analyzes the principle of intent in determining criminal responsibility, examines the ethical significance of sanctuary as an early form of legal protection, and critiques the misuse of religious or institutional authority as a means of avoiding legal accountability. This qualitative study employs a literature-based approach through biblical exegesis and ethical-legal analysis. The findings identify three enduring ethical principles: (1) criminal liability should be assessed based on intentionality rather than solely on the resulting act; (2) sanctuary functions as an early expression of legal protection and procedural justice for unintentional offenders; and (3) the command to remove premeditated murderers even from the altar rejects all forms of impunity and affirms equal accountability before the law. The study concludes that Exodus 21:12–14 offers enduring ethical-legal insights that enrich contemporary discourse on criminal justice by promoting proportional, accountable, humane, and impartial law enforcement.

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Teguh Wiyono

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teguh@apji.org

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Lamper Mijen No.348, RT. 003, RW. 005, Kel. Lamper, Kec. Semarang Selatan, Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

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Jawa tengah

INDONESIA