Shaping a Faithful Generation in the Digital Era
The Role of Teacher Leadership and Christian Religious Education in Building Character, Pluralism, and Spirituality in Indonesia
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teacher leadership, Christian religious education, character formation, pluralism, digital faith formationAbstract
Christian Religious Education (CRE) in Indonesia faces complex challenges amid the currents of digitalization, societal pluralism, and shifting moral values. CRE teachers are no longer merely instructors who transfer biblical knowledge but spiritual leaders responsible for shaping the character, faith, and mentality of the younger generation. This article comprehensively analyzes the role of CRE teacher leadership in shaping a faithful generation in the digital era by examining three main dimensions: character and moral formation of students, managing pluralism in Indonesian society, and integrating technology in faith education. Through a literature study approach drawing on recent research. This article offers a theological-pedagogical framework for developing CRE that is contextual and transformative in Indonesia. This article contributes a comprehensive theological-pedagogical framework that integrates teacher leadership, character formation, pluralism management, and digital faith formation for developing contextual and transformative Christian Religious Education in Indonesia.
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