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Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Kristen (JUPAK)Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Kristen (JUPAK)

This study examines the application of constructivist pedagogy within Christian Religious Education at Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Paulus Jakarta. Constructivism, rooted in the work of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky, posits that knowledge is actively built by learners through experience, reflection, and social interaction rather than passively transferred from instructors. In theological education, this shift reframes lecturers as facilitators who scaffold students personal and communal engagement with Scripture and Christian doctrine. Employing a qualitative descriptive design that integrates literature review, non-participant observation, and semi-structured interviews with lecturers and students, the study finds that constructivist practices at STT Paulus Jakarta promote higher-order thinking, contextual biblical interpretation, and collaborative learning. Notwithstanding these benefits, challenges persist in lecturer readiness, student self-regulation, and resource availability. The paper argues that constructivism is both relevant and effective for Christian education, provided it is supported by institutional commitment to professional development and pedagogical innovation.

The application of the constructivist method in Christian Religious Education (CRE) at Paulus Theological Seminary Jakarta is not merely a pedagogical strategy but a paradigm shift that transforms learning from a monological tradition into a dialogical one.This paradigm emphasizes that theological knowledge and Christian faith are not only transmitted through lectures but are actively constructed through reflection, dialogue, ministry experience, and communal interaction.Ultimately, this study is expected to contribute significantly to the development of Christian education theory and practice in Indonesia.

Berdasarkan penelitian ini, terdapat beberapa saran penelitian lanjutan yang dapat dikembangkan. Pertama, perlu dilakukan studi komparatif mengenai implementasi konstruktivisme di seminari-seminari Kristen lainnya di Indonesia untuk mengidentifikasi praktik terbaik dan tantangan yang dihadapi. Kedua, penelitian lebih mendalam mengenai dampak konstruktivisme terhadap spiritualitas mahasiswa akan memberikan pemahaman yang lebih komprehensif tentang bagaimana pendekatan pembelajaran ini memengaruhi perkembangan iman dan karakter. Ketiga, eksplorasi integrasi teknologi digital dalam pendidikan agama Kristen secara konstruktivis dapat membuka peluang inovasi pembelajaran yang lebih menarik dan relevan dengan kebutuhan mahasiswa di era digital. Dengan demikian, diharapkan pendidikan teologi dapat terus beradaptasi dan menghasilkan lulusan yang tidak hanya kompeten secara akademis, tetapi juga memiliki komitmen yang kuat terhadap pelayanan dan transformasi sosial.

  1. #christian religious education#christian religious education
  2. #theological education#theological education
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