Pentingnya Kontekstualisasi Pada Pendidikan Kristen

Abstract

This study examines Christian education. In particular, trying to examine the importance of Christian education is designed in a contextual manner. In order to be more effective in achieving the goals of Christian education. This research uses qualitative methods specifically for literature review. Through this approach, the researcher obtained several conclusions. First, Christian education must be designed in a contextual manner to make it easier for students to understand and understand any content taught in it. Second, Jesus is the great teacher who also taught contextually. Third, contextual Christian education is understood in several important principles, namely: (1) Christian education must be applied in accordance with the teaching style and strategy of teaching Jesus, (2) Christian education must be adapted to the situation of the industrial era 4.0, (3) Christian education must be able to accepted by every age layer, (4) Christian education must not be rigid but must be dynamic, implementative, and applicable, and (5) Christian education must provide radical transformation or change.

Menuju Pendidikan Agama Kristen yang Relevan: Teroka Teologis Peran Teknologi Informasi dalam Menghadapi Tantangan Abad Ketiga

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