ECOTHEOLOGY WEIGHTING OF THE AGRARIAN COMMUNITY OF TANO BATAK: AN AGRICULTURAL GOSPEL FOR THE COMMUNITY OF BAHAL BATU I VILLAGE, SIPOHOLON DISTRICT, NORTH TAPANULI REGENCY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47178/wk74cm91Kata Kunci:
Ecotheology, Tano Batak, Gospel of Agriculture, Bahal Batu I, Agrarian Community.Abstrak
Environmental crises in rural areas often stem from a shift in spiritual values ??that separates Christian faith from land management practices. Bahal Batu I Village, Sipoholon Subdistrict, North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra Province, is an agrarian region with abundant natural resources, but its congregation needs a strengthened theological foundation for farming. This community service activity aims to strengthen ecotheology through the concept of the "Gospel of Agriculture" for the Tano Batak agrarian community. The method used is participatory-dialogical empowerment regarding the understanding of the interdependence between humans, nature, and God. The results of the service show an increase in the congregation's awareness in viewing farming activities not merely as economic work, but as a prophetic duty to preserve nature. Through this ecotheological emphasis, the community is encouraged to implement sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices as a testimony of faith amidst the many cases of environmental damage that occur. This gospel of agriculture serves as a bridge between Batak Toba local wisdom that respects nature and the mandate of creation.
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