Religious Attitudes Research Articles

Determinants of Employee Innovative Work Behavior

The objective of this study is to examine the direct and indirect effects of resilience, transformational leadership, competence, and religious attitudes on innovative work behavior. The data were collected using a questionnaire. The population in this study was 1491 employees. A total of 579 employees participated were subjected to statistical analysis using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate that the resilience, transformational leadership, and competence have a direct effect on the innovative work behaviour. Similarly, the competence and transformational leadership are also found to have a direct effect on the resilience. However, the religious attitudes have no direct effect on either transformational leadership or resilience. Further, the resilience plays a mediating role in the indirect effect of competence and transformational leadership on the innovative work behavior. In contrast, the resilience fails to mediate the indirect effect between religious attitudes and innovative work behavior. These empirical findings highlight the significant influence of determinants of innovative work behavior.

Contraceptive Intention, Religious Attitudes and Sources of Spirituality in Married Muslim Women: A Descriptive Correlational Study in Türkiye.

This study was carried out to reveal the relationship between contraceptive intents, religious attitudes, and spiritual resources of married Muslim women. The study was conducted using a descriptive-correlational design. The study was conducted with 273 participants between July and November 2023. To collect data, the Personal Information Form, Trait Sources of Spirituality Scale, Ok-Religious Attitude Scale, and Contraceptive Intent Questionnaire were used. The data were evaluated using Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman correlation tests. No significant relationship was found between the total and sub-scales of the Contraceptive Intent Questionnaire, Trait Sources of Spirituality Scale, and Ok-Religious Attitude Scale (p>0.05). A positive and high correlation was detected between the total, emotion, relationship, and behavior sub-scales of the Trait Sources of Spirituality Scale and Ok-Religious Attitude Scale (p<0.05). The contraceptive intent levels of women were found to be associated with some of their socio-demographic and obstetric variables (age, previous delivery method, sex of existing children, and contraceptive method used). The only variable that showed a significant relationship with all three scales was found to be the sex of the existing children of women. Some socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics of married Muslim women are related to the sex of the child they have, their contraceptive intents, spiritual resources, and religious attitudes. In contraceptive counseling services provided to Muslim women, their religious attitudes and spiritual resources should be taken into consideration.

Measuring Muslim Lifestyle Using a Halal Scale

The background and motivation of the research presented in this article is the obligation of Public Theology to do justice to young Muslim refugees as a minority group in German society regarding the role of religiosity in the way they are coping with life. In the research process, the authors became increasingly aware that most instruments to measure religiosity have a Western and/or Protestant bias in that they are more interested in religious attitude than in religious practice and/or religious lifestyle, which is very important for Muslim religiosity. Therefore, this article focuses on the distinction between halal and haram as indicators of religious practice according to Muslim benchmarks. Both the concept and the operationalization of a two-dimensional instrument of living a halal life are described. The instrument distinguishes between the individual importance of halal goods (food, medicine, cosmetics) and services (doctors) and their availability in the local environment. Each of the two dimensions comprises four items. Construct validity is shown by confirmatory factor analysis (CFIrobust = 0.934, TLIrobust = 0.902, RMSEArobust = 0.114 [0.073; 0.156]) of a sample of N = 155 Muslim adolescents who have fled to Germany from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. External validity is tested by analyzing the correlation of the measurement instrument developed by the authors with the Centrality of Religiosity Scale. The presented halal instrument offers an approach to Muslim lifestyle that meets the orthopractic character of this religion. At the same time, it addresses the consequential dimension of religion within quantitative research.

The Effect of Religious Attitudes of Nursing Students on Their Perceptions of Spiritual Support

Öz Amaç: Dinsel tutum, sağlık çalışanlarının mesleki yaşamlarındaki tutumları arasında en önemli faktörlerden biridir. Maneviyat bütüncül yaklaşımın doğal bir parçası ve hemşirelik bakımının vazgeçilmez bir unsurudur. Tanımlayıcı tipte olan bu araştırma, hemşirelik öğrencilerinin dini tutumlarının manevi destek algılarına etkisini ortaya koymak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel bir çalışmadır. Araştırma 10.06.2019-10.07.2019 tarihleri arasında Türkiye'de öğrenim gören 385 öğrenci ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler, araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen, demografik özellikler ve manevi bakıma ilişkin soruları içeren anket formu, Dini Tutum Ölçeği (RAS) ve Manevi Destek Algısı Ölçeği (SSPS) kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Veriler yüzde, ortalama, t testi ve ANOVA testi kullanılarak değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılan öğrencilerin %85,5'inin 18-22 yaş grubunda olduğu, %70,6'sının kadın, %96,9'unun bekar olduğu belirlendi. Öğrencilerin Manevi Destek Algı Ölçeği'nden (SSPS) ortalama puanları 49,03±9,3, Dini Tutum Ölçeği'nden (RAS) ortalama puanları 27,60±4,35 olarak belirlendi. Öğrencilerin manevi destek algıları ile dini tutumları arasında orta düzeyde pozitif bir ilişki bulunmuştur. Sonuç: Hemşirelerin bireysel düşünce sistemi, manevi ihtiyaç ve bakım algısı, kendi yaşam umudu, gönüllülüğü, konuya duyarlılığı, dini bilgi, düşünce ve tutumları hemşirelik bakımında etkilidir. Bu nedenle, öğrenci hemşirelerin, manevi bakım şeklinde hastaya sunacakları manevi desteğe ilişkin bilgi ve uygulamaları dini tutum bilgileriyle birleştirerek öğrenme süreçlerinde sunmaları, farkındalıklarını artırmaları ve bütünsel sağlık sağlamaları önemlidir.

Development of Integrated Science Teaching Materials of Al-Quran Verses in Improving Students' Religious Attitudes in Madrasas

Various previous studies have responded to the study of the challenges of moral degradation in the digital era. However, the focus of the study has not yet been found in the form of the integrality of Qur'anic verse-based Learning with a locus in Madrasah Tsanawiyah. It is believed that this integrality fosters students' religious attitudes. This study aims to develop a product of integrated science teaching materials of the Qur'anic verses to improve students' religious attitudes in madrasah. This type of research is research and development (R&amp;D), adapting the Borg &amp; Gall model with the ADDIE stages, analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation, because it is considered relevant to describe the chronology of Learning product development from the beginning. The results of this study found that science teaching materials integrated with al-Qur'an verses are valid and very feasible to use in student science Learning at MTsN Konawe Regency with an average value of 91.98% of the validity test results. Then, science teaching materials integrated with al-Qur'an values have a practicality value to be applied at MTsN Konawe Regency, marked by the average score of 1.64 small groups and 1.79 large groups. Science teaching materials integrated with al-Qur'an values are effectively used in science Learning after being developed in small and large groups with a probability value (r) Sig. = 0.000 &lt;a = 0.05, meaning there is a significant difference in students' spiritual attitudes before and after treatment using science teaching materials integrated with the Qur'an. Thus, it is concluded that the product of science teaching materials integrated with al-Qur'an verses is appropriate for improving students' religious attitudes in madrasah.

Պատկերամարտական շարժման սկզբնավորումն ու վարդապետական արձագանքը․ Վրթանես Քերթող և Հովհան Մայրագոմեցի

The iconoclastic movement in Armenia is an interesting phenomenon, which precedes the Byzantine controversies in the 8th century. Two important testimonies have been preserved in the Armenian ecclesiastical literature about the iconoclastic groups and movements in Armenia and Aghvank’ in the 6th–7th centuries: Vrt῾anes K῾ert῾oł’s treatise “Against the Iconoclasts” and the letter written by Hovhan Mayragomec῾i to Bishop David, which is included in the “History of Aghvank” by Movses Dasxowranc῾i, 10th century historian. These two complementary documents outline the origins of the iconoclastic movements in Armenia and Aghvank’, the reasons for its emergence, the geographical span and name of the movement’s authors showing the religious and theological attitude of the Armenian Church regarding the issue. The treatise of Vrt῾anes is the earliest datable defense of images in any language. The author proves necessity and importance of the icons in the churches on the basis of biblical and patristic sources, provides insightful information about the iconography and frescos of the Armenian churches in general. He cites St. John Chrysostom, Bishop Severian of Gabala, Eusebius of Caesarea and St. Gregory the Illuminator, the patron saint of the Armenian nation. Vrt῾anes is the first author to use the story of Abgar’s icon of Christ in Edessa in defense of icon use. Analyzing and studying the Armenian sources of the first stage of the iconographic movement, we come to the following conclusion: the presence of images in the church doesn’t contradict to the Holy Scriptures and the teaching of Church Fathers. We have to remember that the worship of images in Christianity has nothing to do with the idolatry described in the Old Testament, because icons were also in the Holy of Holies and in the Temple of Solomon.

The Essence of Islamic Religious Education Curriculum: Integrating Islamic Values with Contemporary Education

The purpose of writing this article is to explain the essence of the Islamic religious education curriculum in schools. Where the Islamic education curriculum plays a central role in shaping identity and scientific development in the context of religion-based education. This research is literature research by examining the nature of the Islamic education curriculum. The literature review method includes indirect observation or looking at internet platforms, books and other sources, then analyzing facts relevant to the specified topic. The essence of the Islamic education curriculum is activities that involve learning plans, material content and student learning method strategies that are implemented well, which will create a generation that is obedient and obedient to Allah SWT, has a high religious attitude, becomes human beings who are highly capable, have interests and appropriate talent.

Multilingualism, Technology, and Religious Moderation in Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools

Communities that can speak more than one language as a daily habit are not only happening in the present era but have long existed in the pesantren environment. However, multilingualism in pesantren is often only seen as a capacity enhancement of the santri's knowledge. On the other hand, the multilingual ability of the Santri is an asset in forming an attitude of religious moderation. This article then presents the results of qualitative research using the concept of additive multilingualism which focuses on pesantren students in Indonesia. Through observations, interviews, and literature review, this research can describe the reality of multilingualism in pesantren and its impact on the religious attitudes of its santri. It turns out that the religious moderation attitude of the students is closely related to the multilingual learning process in pesantren that takes place with technological restrictions. The application of additive multilingualism is aligned with the pillars of religious moderation in four ways. First, respect for locality is reflected in the Santri's habit of using local languages. Second, multilingualism is an expression of anti-violence, this is reflected in Santri's acceptance of linguistic and ethnic diversity as a brotherhood base. This is what manifests in the Third pillar by making santri a tolerant community as a result of learning from the reality of ethnic and linguistic diversity in their environment. Fourth, the introduction of santri to foreign languages is directed to reaffirm their national commitment through the use of foreign languages in flag ceremonies. The limitation of technology in multilingual learning is also intended to keep students from the bad influence of technology and to maintain the discipline of students in maintaining a pesantren culture that is friendly to locality and sensitive to the times

Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar PAKBP Siswa Kelas VIII Pada Materi Yesus Mewartakan Kerajaan Allah Model PBL Di SMP Negeri 2 Seluas

Catholic Religious Education (PAK) is one of the subjects taught in schools. Like every subject, Catholic Religious Education has its objectives. The aim is to build the competence of students as individuals of faith, to flourish and develop children into Christian individuals grounded in a relationship with Jesus Christ. This Catholic Religious Education subject should provide students with opportunities to be active as designed in the Independent Curriculum, which gives flexibility for educational units and teachers to develop their potential and freedom for students to learn according to their abilities and development. However, theoretical learning in Religious Education for class VIII at SMP Negeri 2 Seluas still often uses conventional learning methods. As a result, the learning outcomes of the subject have not yet reached the determined mastery target, and students' attitudes in learning are not apparent. Therefore, this study aims to (1) understand the application of the inquiry learning method, (2) improve the learning outcomes of Catholic Religious Education, and (3) enhance the religious attitude of class VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Seluas using the Problem Based Learning method. PBL model also increases active participation and critical thinking skills of students in understanding and applying the concept of parables in the context of daily life.

ALUMNI MANAGEMENT AND NETWORKING OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN URBAN AREAS: A STUDY OF PESANTREN DARUNNAJAH JAKARTA AND PESANTREN DARUSSALAM GONTOR

A strong philosophical foundation in the management of santri alumni management is expected to maintain the values that have been instilled during the education process in Pesantren when they are already in the community. However, modernity and reality in urban areas become a challenge for alumni in maintaining the religious character formed on traditional values in pesantren. The purpose of this article is to examine the implementation of the Panca Dharma and Panca Jiwa paradigms in the management of alumni and pesantren networks in urban areas. This research is a descriptive-analytical qualitative research using a case study approach. Primary data is in the form of observations and interviews with figures in the alumni management process at Pesantren Darunnajah and Pesantren Darussalam Gontor. While secondary data is in the form of written sources and scientific references including books, journal articles, theses, and theses related to the research topic. Data were collected using observation and interview methods and analysed using the content analysis method. The results showed that the principles of Panca Dharma and Panca Jiwa are formed on the emotional relationship between santri and kyai, which results in obedience and compliance. This is an effort of pesantren in maintaining religious santri in urban areas to remain in the frame of religious attitude inclusivism. Alumni's pride and appreciation for the pesantren can be seen from their awareness of worship and achievement in the community. Through a strong philosophical foundation, pesantren have succeeded in giving birth to thousands of alumni with various professions such as politicians, judges, businessmen, clerics and religious leaders with their pesantren, officials of state agencies, private sector, military and others. The orientation of pesantren education that prioritises society makes them more flexible in moving amid the dynamics of urban reality.

Implementasi Pengembangan Keberagamaan Peserta Didik Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA)

Religiosity in the context of Islamic religious education can be divided into vertical and horizontal dimensions. A vertical religious atmosphere can be realized through worship activities. On the other hand, a horizontal religious atmosphere links schools more as social institutions, which can be classified based on the structure of relationships between people. The school's efforts to improve students' religious attitudes are carried out through the implementation of Islamic activities. This research uses a literature review method, which involves researching literature and theories that are relevant to the problem being studied. The instrument used is descriptive analysis. Based on the results of the literature review analysis, the author will review it in detail in this article, discussing the implementation of student religious development in Senior High Schools (SMA). The implementation of religious diversity in high school students involves systematic efforts such as guidance, providing information, supervision and control. The aim is to improve the quality of students, especially in the religious aspect, in order to form a positive mental attitude and develop good potential. This aims to ensure that students' diversity can develop positively.

The Reluctant Broadcaster: C.S. Lewis Finds a New Voice

ABSTRACT C.S. Lewis conquered a variety of communication outlets before being asked to address the British people over the airwaves. In the eyes of the BBC, Lewis was the perfect candidate to speak to the nation about what it meant to be a Christian in a time of crisis. However, Lewis was not a natural behind a microphone; the BBC producers shaped him into a masterful broadcaster. This training would have a lasting effect on Lewis’s audiences and writing style. Very little has been written about the historical context of Lewis as a wartime broadcaster, its impact on him, his relationship with the BBC, and his role in creating contemporary Christian-mediated apologetics. This study utilizes a historical, cultural approach to explore C.S. Lewis’s transition from writer and lecturer to religious broadcaster and his influence on Britain’s cultural and religious attitudes during wartime as he mastered a new communication style. Early in the Second World War, Lewis contemplated the significance of scholarly activities while the world was at war. A wounded veteran of the First World War, he understood the realities of war. As a middle-aged writer, lecturer, and apologist, he was now looking to define his potential contribution to the raging global conflict. In the end, the answer to Lewis’s question was found in the most unlikely place … behind a microphone.

Dynamics of Moderation of Religious Islamic Organizations in Indonesia

The strengthening of intolerance and religious movements of various mass organisations after the 1998 reform in Indonesia caused social friction. The Ministry of Religious offers religious moderation as an essential aspect of the plurality of spiritual life. What is the concept and practice of religious moderation for each mass organisation? This research is qualitatively descriptive, with a sociological approach to religion. The concept of religious moderation of mass organisastions is different; they claim to understand the principle of wasathiyyah so that it becomes a view of life that accepts religious differences outside themselves. Religious moderation is in the form of religious views, attitudes, and behaviours that balance the interests of life, the world and the hereafter, personal with the public, and others. There are four indicators of religious moderation: nationalism, tolerance, non-violence, and local cultural accommodation. MTA understands religious moderation based on two principles: not being self-righteous, and do not blame other groups; FPI departs from its vision, religious moderation over the spirit of ‘amar ma’ruf nahi munkar; LUIS sees religious moderation based on the principles of Islam as a religion of rahmatan lil’alamin, the implications for the balance of the relationship between habl min Allah; habl min an-nass and habl min al-’alam; and MMI understands religious moderation based on three aspects: Islam is a religion that is syumul and rahmatan li’alamin; religious moderation related to sharia enforcement; and religious moderation means that fulfillment of maqashid asy-syariah includes ushul al-khamsah: hifdz al-din, hifdz an-nafs, hifdz al-mal, hifdz al-’aql, and hifdz an-nasb.

The Differences in Religious Attitudes between People Who Participate and Those Who Do Not Participate Religious Studies in Jorong Teluk Sikai

The Differences in Religious Attitudes between People Who Participate and Those Who Do Not Participate Religious Studies in Jorong Teluk Sikai

Impacts of religious secondary schools in Hong Kong on student attitudes towards school life

ABSTRACT Research shows that religious schools foster academic achievements among middle and high schoolers. However, research into student attitudes towards the quality of school life in religious schools remains scarce. This study utilised a questionnaire to assess the relationship between a school’s religious affiliation and students’ religious affect, life satisfaction, personality, age, gender, and attitudes towards school. A sample of 4,468 secondary students (mean age: 14.1 years) was surveyed in Hong Kong. School life was measured by the six aspects: general school character, experience, worship, stewardship, relationships, and religious character. One-way MANOVA analyses revealed that school religious affiliations and personality factors have distinct effects on their attitudes towards school life. The importance of considering individual and contextual factors in understanding and strategies to enhance students’ positive attitudes towards school life is discussed.

Menumbuhkembangkan Sikap Religi Pada Anak Usia Dini Melalui Pembiasaan Membaca Doa Harian di TK Negeri Meleber Kec. Meleber Kab. Kuningan

The formation and development of religious attitudes in early childhood can be done by shaping their morals. Of course, the right method is needed for this. The purpose of this research is to develop the religious attitude of AUD through the habituation method. The research method used was descriptive qualitative. The research participants were teachers in Group B of Meleber Kindergarten. The results showed that the method of habituation of prayer and reading daily prayers is very effective and efficient to be implemented in Group B AUD at TKN Meleber. Teachers must also have skills in using this habituation method, namely in the form of harmony between speech and action so that AUDs easily understand and are well imprinted in themselves.

Development of Science Teaching Materials Integrated with Islamic Values to Improve Science Learning Outcomes

The aims of the research were to develop instructional materials for science integrated with Islamic values, to determine the appropriateness and the effectiveness of the developed product for increasing learning output. Science learning output is consisting of attitude (religious attitudes and positive attitudes toward science) and learning achievement. This research is Research and Development (R&amp;D) using the Borg &amp; Gall model. Data analysis techniques using gain score, independent t-test, and MANOVA test. Instructional materials in the form of MTs student books and MTs teacher books. Product assessment of the MTs student books according to matter experts and media experts are categorized "very well". The MTs teacher books according to matter experts are categorized "good", and according to media experts are categorized "very well". Learning to use student books showed that religious attitudes had risen high (the mean gain score was 0.70), positive attitudes towards science had risen middle (the mean gain score was 0.57), and science learning achievement had risen middle (the mean gain score was 0.55). MANOVA test showed that Sig value is 0.00.

Pentingnya Konseling dalam Menumbuhkan Sikap Moderat Beragama

This study aims to examine in depth how counseling can contribute to fostering moderate religious attitudes in the community. The research method in this study is a qualitative method with a phenomenological research type, this research will explore the counselor's experience in helping counselees develop a balanced, tolerant, and inclusive understanding of religion. In addition, this study will also explore the challenges and obstacles faced by counselors in implementing counseling approaches related to religious issues. Factors such as cultural background, personal values, and counselor competence will be the focus of the study. In addition, to understand the role of counseling in fostering moderate religious attitudes, this study will use a qualitative approach. The results of this study indicate that counselors can apply various techniques to support counselees to be more open and tolerant of religious diversity. These techniques include building a sense of security and trust, exploring the religious background of the counselee, encouraging critical reflection, providing balanced information, exploring commonalities between traditions, facilitating dialogue between religious believers, and encouraging the counselee to have direct interfaith experiences. The application of these techniques proved to be effective in helping counselees to become more open, tolerant, and appreciative of religious perspectives that differ from their own. The findings provide practical implications for counselors in facilitating the development of religious moderation and enhancing social cohesion in religiously diverse communities.

The Relationship Between Religious Attitudes and Xenophobia: Evidence from Türkiye

In this study, we examined whether religious attitudes have an effect on xenophobia, which we have witnessed to increase in recent years in Türkiye as well as in the world due to economic, socio-political and other factors, in terms of socio-demographic variables. In this context, our research was conducted to better understand the relationship between xenophobia and religious attitudes. Our sample group consists of 419 people aged between 18 and 56, residing in different provinces of Türkiye. These diverse demographic participants come from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Data were collected online through Google Forms using the Personal Information Form, Religious Attitudes Scale and the Xenophobia Scale. These scales were used to assess participants' demographic information, religious attitudes and attitudes towards xenophobia. The findings of our study reveal that religious attitudes do not directly affect xenophobia in terms of variables such as age, gender, marital status and occupational status. That is, individuals' religious beliefs and the degree of these beliefs do not seem to be an important factor in determining their negative attitudes towards foreigners. Instead, other important factors behind xenophobia were analyzed. In the context of economic threat, remarkable results were obtained. Our research has documented that xenophobic attitudes are higher among individuals with low education and income levels compared to individuals with high income and education levels. This shows how important the impact of economic situation on xenophobia is. Especially in times of increased economic uncertainty and threats, individuals tend to develop negative attitudes towards foreigners. This suggests that economic insecurity may play a fundamental role in increasing xenophobia.

Sistem Pendidikan Agama Islam di Dunia Barat: Sebuah Tinjauan Kualitatif

Today, in western society, religion is more prominent in an individual sense. The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into how religious education can be implemented in Islamic communities by looking at events occurring in the western world today. Even though capitalism and secularism continue to try to expand their influence throughout the world, humans still try to maintain the religious feeling that has been there since birth. Even in an individual context, religious attitudes and behavior begin to take on new meaning. Of course, the state of society and the serious problems facing humanity play an important role in this. Because religion has always been on of the strongest sources of motivation for individuals an society, and will continue to be so. In addition, the increasing diversity in western society and the development of democratic rights and freedoms throughout the world are also factors that positively influence the development of religion.