Religious Training Research Articles

Implementation of Human Resource Management at SMAIT Al-Fityan School Gowa, Gowa Regency

This study aims to analyze the planning, implementation, and supervision of Human Resource Management (HRM) at SMAIT Al-Fityan School Gowa, Gowa Regency. A qualitative approach with phenomenological methods is used to collect data through interviews, observations, and documentation from related parties. The results of the study show that MSDM planning involves several stages, such as recruitment through meetings, distribution of pamphlets, file collection, interviews, probationary periods, and announcements. The selection is carried out in two stages: administration and interview. Orientation lasts from a probationary period to basic and advanced training for six months. The placement of educators is adjusted to their expertise in teaching, communicating, mastering technology, and management. Training and development are divided into general and religious training. The implementation of MSDM in this school runs systematically and structured, especially in recruitment, selection, orientation, placement, as well as training and development of educators. Supervision is carried out by school principals, directors, education offices, and international supervisors (intertek). The implication of this study is the importance of more attention from the foundation, especially on continuous professional training and development, to improve competence and innovation in teaching methods. Thus, educators can increase competence, job satisfaction, and better career development opportunities

Die Katechismen in der Schaffhauser Kirche

When Johann Konrad Ulmer took up his pastorate in Schaffhausen in 1566, the traditional practice of religious training according to the catechism of Leo Jud, which had been taught ever since the reform had been accepted, was in trouble. Ulmer wrote his own catechism, however, the pastors in Schaffhausen did not accept it. Bullinger's mediation ended the conflict about the catechism in Schaffhausen, whereby the synod accepted the "Catechism for the Church and Schools of the City and Countryside of Schaffhausen", which was a combination of Ulmer’s own work and Jud’s Small Catechism. The Heidelberg Catechism replaced it in 1642. Schaffhausen printed its own printouts. The Heidelberg Catechism remained the tool for religious training for a long time and was highly praised. In the eighteenth century, Johann Wilhelm Meyer modeled a collection of literary verses after the text. Johann Hübner’s "Zweimal zweiundfünfzig biblische Geschichten" (printed in Schaffhausen in 1744) was a supplement to the instruction. The Heidelberg Catechism underwent sharp criticism at the end of the eighteenth century; critics argued the text was too difficult for children because its style was old fashion, its theology too dogmatic and not contemporary enough. Noteworthy theologians and educators passionately defended the Heidelberg Catechism, its form, language and theology, as well as the method of learning it by heart. The Heidelberg Catechism remained in the Schaffhausen Church well into the twentieth century as a useful tool for introducing Evangelical faith to the youth.

Exploring Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy as a Modality: How it is Evolving in the Ontario, Canada Context and the Relevance of Contributions from the Fields of Theology and Spiritual Care.

This paper surveys the current understanding of spiritually integrated psychotherapy (SIP) and connects the historical role of religious training to better understand how SIP is developing as a psychotherapy modality in Ontario, Canada. The paper clarifies how SIP is defined and proposes three levels of practice: spiritually conscious therapy, spiritually informed therapy, and spiritually integrated therapy. As evidence-based and practiced-based literature expands, more consensus is needed in how SIP terminology is used.

Myths and Realities: How Different Forms of Superstitious Beliefs Create Good and Bad Luck for People in Pakistan through an Anthropological Lens

The present research explores various forms of superstitious beliefs that are commonly practiced, despite being inconsistent with rational thought and known laws of nature. These beliefs are often followed by individuals in their daily routines, in the hope of attracting good luck and avoiding bad luck. The study was conducted in the Lal Qala District of Dir Lower, Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Data was collected from 23 participants using purposive sampling, through in-depth interviews and participant observation. A qualitative approach was employed, and primary information was supplemented with empirical data to analyze the different forms of superstitious beliefs and their underlying themes. Thematic analysis revealed that various superstitious beliefs, such as stepping below a ladder, encountering cat with black color passing one's path, considering specific dates like the 13th of March as unlucky, and beliefs related to weddings and colors, are widely practiced to either attract or avoid future occurrences of good or bad luck. However, it is suggested that eliminating these superstitious beliefs from society can be achieved through proper religious training, the spread of education, the dissemination of positive and scientific knowledge, and the constructive role of media.

The mouth of God: the impact of religious training on story recall in Tibetan Buddhists

ABSTRACT Numerous studies have indicated that religious systems have a profound impact on individuals’ perceptions, emotions, and cognitive processes. The current research investigates the effects of religious upbringing and training on story recall in Tibetan Buddhists, specifically focusing on the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions. Based on the observation that the lineage of the Kagyu emphasizes a continuity of oral instructions passed on from master to student, we predicted that Kagyu monks would demonstrate a higher ability of recalling stories than Nyingma monks, even in a non-religious context. Supporting our theoretical perspective, the results showed that Kagyu monks recalled a significantly greater proportion of a folktale than Nyingma monks under the oral-presentation condition. However, the two groups of participants showed no significant differences in their story-recall performance under the written-presentation condition. These findings are consistent with the core values of the Kagyu tradition that gives central prominence to the oral dissemination of Buddhism teachings. This study presents the first empirical evidence for the notion that religious differences are associated with meaningful variations in narrative and memory skills for stories.

The Importance of Religious Provision in the Development of Elementary School Age Children at SDIT Solok

Development is a process of increasing maturity, thinking and psychological functions in humans. Where these changes are qualitative in nature which refers to changes in typical characteristics towards more advanced ones which will lead to the achievement of new abilities and characteristics. One of the important aspects to help the development process towards a better direction is the cultivation of religious values. Where religion will have a positive impact on the next stage of development. By providing religious education to elementary school-aged children, it is hoped that children will be able to prepare themselves according to existing religious values. The purpose of this article is to find out how important religious training is for elementary school-aged children in carrying out the next stages of development.

How to lie to God: Kant's Thomistic turn

AbstractFor most of his career, Kant accepts Augustine's requirement that lying requires an intention to deceive. However, he eventually converts to Aquinas, following him in rejecting this requirement in favor of Aristotle's teleological conception of lying. This change of view amounts to an improvement, for it makes room for the possibility of lying to an omniscient being—and such lies, we argue, are indeed possible. We accompany these historical and philosophical theses with a biographical thesis taking the form of the following story. Kant believed that in his youth he had lied to God, largely because of his religious training. He adopted policies designed to help him resist the habit of lying to God. However, this program conflicted with his desire to lead a well‐rounded life as a public intellectual. This worldly ambition led him to forego the Quaker solution to the problem of lying to God: refuse to swear any oath to God, avoid set prayers and hymns, decline offers of intercession by clergy. Kant's worldly compromise served him well, but as he entered his twilight years, he came to worry that his only surviving argument for theism—the moral argument—might constitute a relapse into the vice of lying to God.

The Effect Of Widyaiswara Functional Position Formation On Motivation, Work Discipline, And Performance Of Widyaiswara Functional Officials At Medan Religious Training Center

Human resources play a very important role in determining the progress of a country. Even though the country has abundant natural resources, if they are not supported or supported by quality human resources, the country will not be able to progress. The type of research used was associative quantitative. This research was carried out at the Medan Religious Education and Training Center office, the research population was 31 employees and the sampling technique used was a saturated sampling technique because it counted the entire population as a sample, the data collection used was distributing questionnaires, research models This is an analysis process with measuring tools using Smart PLS version 3.3.3. The results of this research are as follows: Formation has a negative and insignificant effect on the Widyaiswara Discipline of the Medan Religious Education and Training Center. Formation has a positive and significant effect on the performance of the Medan Religious Education and Training Center Widyaiswara. Formation has a positive and significant effect on the motivation of the Medan Religious Education and Training Center Widyaiswara.

ISLAMIC COMMUNICATION IN RELIGIOUS MODERATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING AS RELIGIOUS CONFLICT MITIGATION

The diversity of North Sumatran society makes it vulnerable to socio-religious conflict. The government has made numerous efforts to mitigate these conflicts, one of which is through early detection policies of religious social conflicts based on religious moderation and the development of communication patterns taught in education and training by the Medan Religious Training Center. It is thought necessary to study and analyze communication patterns for conflict resolution in depth so that they can be employed in line with the community's conditions and characteristics. This study took a descriptive qualitative method, with data collected through interviews, participant observation, and document analysis using data triangulation techniques. The findings revealed that, first, efforts to address religious social conflicts must be carried out through religious education and training (improving the quality of human resources), digital transformation of early warning systems (applications Early Warning System), and measurement of the index of religious behavior (Religiosity Index). Second, mechanisms for dealing with religious social conflicts in the society must be established, particularly in terms of more effective communication patterns and transparent transmission of the concept of religious moderation.

Evaluation of Classical Training at the Ambon Religious Training Center using The Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model

The purpose of this study was to evaluate classical training (regular training and training in work areas) held by BDK Ambon using the level 1 and level 2 Kirkpatrick models. MTs in the Aru Islands. Based on the results of the Level 1 Evaluation, it showed a positive reaction from the training participants with an average participant rating of regular training providers of 94.21 and 95.88 for training in the work area. The training participants were satisfied with the performance of the Ambon BDK training organizers. The highest score is in the aspect of participation in the determination of participants, namely 96.79 for regular training and 97.36 for training in work areas. Furthermore, the participants' assessment of widyaiswara showed an overall average score of 95.98 for regular training at BDK Ambon and 96.98 for training in work areas. These results indicate that the participants consider that the Widyaiswara is very competent, the training environment is very comfortable, and the methods used are effective in delivering training materials. Furthermore, based on the results of the level 2 evaluation regarding learning, it can be concluded that there has been an increase in knowledge, skills and attitudes after attending the training. It can be ensured that training alumni not only have theoretical knowledge, but are also able to apply it in practice. This can be seen from the training products in the form of learning videos, interactive quizzes and learning blogs as well as Google Classroom as learning media made by participants during the training

Student Management for Children with Special Needs: Case Study of Blind Students at SLB-A PRPCN Palembang

This research is entitled Student Management for Children with Special Needs: Case Study of Blind Students at SLB-A PRPCN Palembang. This research aims to understand the management of students with special needs who are blind in depth and discover strategic factors and problems. This research is a Collective Case Study which breaks down several scopes and finds strategic factors for student management. Data collection methods are interviews, observation and documentation, while data analysis techniques are carried out by data collection, data reduction, data presentation and data verification. Data validity techniques use source triangulation and technical triangulation. Based on the research results, 12 important factors were found in student management at SLB-A PRPCN Palembang, 3 of which were strategic factors, namely student acceptance, training and self-development and alumni tracking. First, student acceptance is carried out openly. The school prepares for the meeting, new students fill out forms and complete the requirements and take a self-assessment. Early assessment aims to obtain clear information regarding prospective students, both physical and mental readiness. Second, training and personal development are carried out effectively. The school carries out religious training such as recitations and tahfidz of the Koran as well as training in music, computers, massage and scouting. Third, the school implements the alumni tracer program well. A group of alumni who have established alumni ties. These three things are strategic factors in student management for children with special needs who are blind.

EKSPLIKASI KIRKPATRICK LEVEL 1 DAN 2 PADA PELATIHAN JARAK JAUH DI BALAI DIKLAT KEAGAMAAN BANDUNG

The objective of this study is to conduct an evaluative analysis of the Religious Harmony Distance Training Batch III using the Kirkpatrick evaluation methodology. The training was conducted by the Bandung Religious Training Center, and the assessment will focus on the reaction and learning levels. The employed research methodology entails a descriptive approach that incorporates quantitative techniques. The study's sample consisted of all individuals who had participated in the third batch of the training program. Data for the study was obtained via questionnaires. The findings of this study indicate that the Kirkpatrick level 1 reaction model demonstrated trainees' satisfaction and positive response towards the training implementation. Additionally, at level 2, the learning outcomes effectively met the training objectives. Consequently, the application of the Kirkpatrick model at the reaction and learning levels successfully addressed issues in the third batch, yielding positive outcomes. Keywords: Evaluation; Religious Harmony Training; Kirkpatrick Model

THE INFLUENCE OF DISCIPLINE AND WORK MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

This research explores the influence of discipline and work motivation on employee performance at the Technical Education and Religious Training Center (Pusdiklat) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in South Tangerang. A total of 63 respondents were selected using saturation sampling. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software version 26, employing a quantitative research method and various statistical analysis techniques. The research findings indicate that discipline (X1) positively and significantly impacts employee performance (Y). The motivation variable (X2) also positively and significantly impacts employee performance (Y). The coefficient of determination indicates that the discipline and motivation variables can explain 36.6% of the variation in employee performance. In comparison, the remaining 63.4% is influenced by other factors outside the scope of this research model. The hypothesis test shows that the F-value (17.346) > F-table (3.150) indicates a significant overall influence of discipline and motivation variables on employee performance. This study contributes to a better understanding of the factors that can enhance employee performance in the Technical Education and Religious Training Center environment.

Graduate attributes, state policy, and Islamic preaching in Indonesia

ABSTRACTThe development of state institutions for the management and administration of Islam has enriched the range of Islamic authorities in Indonesia, with distinctive effects for public Islam. The article examines the effects of an Indonesian policy decision of 1975 that was intended to develop specific graduate attributes – ‘modernity, openness and critical thought’ – in graduates of Islamic post-graduate study. It was decreed that Islamic graduates would be sent to post-graduate programmes at universities in the West, altering a policy setting that had previously favoured venerable sites of Islamic learning in the Middle East. The Ministry of Religion associated sites of post-graduate learning in the West with graduate attributes of openness and critical thought, and perceived that these attributes were necessary for the development of a cohort of technical experts with competency to observe and analyse Islam in Indonesian populations. Article problematizes this notion of graduate attributes in the religious sphere, noting their novelty in comparison with competencies required of Islamic leaders in Indonesian communities (connectedness, affirmation of tradition, ritual expertise, etc). Attributes of ‘openness and critical thought’ position technical experts as critical observers of other segments in Indonesian Islamic society, such as Indonesia’s popular preachers, many of whom are trained in sites of Islamic learning in the Middle East. In Indonesia’s contemporary Islamic public sphere, such technical experts, many of whom were trained in Western social science departments, maintain a critical distance from Indonesia’s popular preachers, the majority of whom (ironically) received religious training in sites of learning in the Middle East.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING IN THE WORK AREA AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE COMPETENCE OF EDUCATORS AND EDUCATION PERSONNEL

The vast territory of Indonesia and the large number of employees of the Ministry of Religion who need competency improvement has an impact on the inability of the Religious Education and Training Center to provide training. Pelatihan di Wilayah Kerja (PDWK) s a solution to overcome these obstacles. This study aims to look at the process of implementing PDWK, the level of effectiveness, and its influence on the competency level of its alumni. The research method used is a combination of descriptive qualitative and quantitative data. The research was conducted in 10 Religious Training Centers, namely BDK DKI, BDK Bandung, BDK Semarang, BDK Surabaya, BDK Denpasar, BDK Makassar, BDK Manado, BDK Banjarmasin, BDK Medan, and BDK Palembang. The research results show that PDWK training has been running effectively, with improvements in several aspects. In addition, the results of this training show that the competence of alumni has increased after attending the training, the calculation results obtained a coefficient of determination = 0.521, which means that 52.1% of the competence of alumni is influenced by the effectiveness of the training and 47.9% due to other factors

Heart Sutra by Yan Lianke

Reviewed by: Heart Sutra by Yan Lianke Elaine Margolin YAN LIANKE Heart Sutra Trans. Carlos Rojas. New York. Grove Press. 2023. 416 pages. DESPITE HIS GENTLE demeanor and mournful eyes that speak to the horrific suffering he endured as a child growing up in a rural province in the shadow of Mao's madness, one resists thinking of sixty-fouryear-old Yan Lianke as a dissident, despite his defiant novels, many of which are banned on the mainland. Lianke feels like his own breed of patriot; his heart is infused with a strong love for the Chinese people. He finds it tragic that so many of his countrymen have lives devoid of dignity or purpose. He once wrote, "The reality of China is so outrageous that it defies belief and renders realism inert." He has developed his own writing style called "mythorealism," which abandons any shred of loyalty to external truths for the darker reality that lurks beneath them. In novels like Lenin's Kisses (2012) and Hard Like Water (2021), his prose explodes into bursts of imaginative power that seem almost Felliniesque. Lianke's inspiration for his new work, Heart Sutra, is explained to us in his afterword. It happened when he experienced a moment of rare tranquility visiting a Buddhist temple. "The sun shone copper yellow," Lianke writes, "the music was like warm oil, and the monks all had calm, simple smiles and natural, relaxed expressions." Lianke wonders if religious life, which he had never given much thought to, has something precious he could grab hold of. His novel about the Religious Training Institute in Beijing begins with a smidgen of optimism but soon drowns in satire. The school welcomes students from all walks of life. There are Buddhists, Daoists, Catholics, Protestants, and Muslims. It is run by Professor Dong, who is on the take from people who remain lurking in the shadows. He drives around in a fancy car that speaks to his mysteriously accumulated wealth. He tries to seduce one of the Buddhist disciples, Yahui, who is already in love with a Daoist named Mingzheng, who is rumored to have an important father he is vaguely aware of. The curriculum makes a mockery of spiritual pursuit. All students are required to take a course called "On the Relationship between Religion and Political Leaders." The students are asked in writing if they believe the Communist Party directs everything. If they answer no, they are summoned for questioning. Professor Dong holds bizarre tug-of-war competitions between the religious groups that, instead of fostering harmony, puts them at odds with one another. As the semester progresses, Yahui and Mingzheng flirt with the notion of abandoning religious life and marrying, but they are torn between their faith and more earthly desires. Both are driven to acts of self-mutilation in an attempt to get control of their competing impulses. They seem distraught by a broken world. As does Yan Lianke, whose storyline degrades into bouts of depravity that mystify us. His satirical ruminations run far afield, and we find our emotional connection to his text wavering. In one of many extended passages, Yahui seems to be speaking simultaneously to the gods of every faith, while castigating herself for the sins she has committed. Everyone seems involved in deceptions of one kind or another. Lianke seems inconsolably distressed by the state of Chinese society. He mostly holds our attention by sheer force of will and cunning, but at times we long for the more traditionally grounded voice that resonates throughout some of his earlier works. [End Page 61] Elaine Margolin Merrick, New York Copyright © 2023 World Literature Today and the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma

Experiences of patient advocacy among nurses working in a resource constrained emergency department in Ghana

BackgroundPatient advocacy at the emergency department is stressful and cumbersome as a result of the increasing patient-to-nurse ratio and high patient turnovers. It is also unclear what patient advocacy entails and the experiences of patient advocacy in a resource-constrained emergency department. This is significant because advocacy underpins the care provided in the emergency department. AimThe primary aim of this study is to explore the experiences and underpinning factors that influence patient advocacy among nurses working in a resource constrained emergency department. MethodsA descriptive qualitative study was conducted among 15 purposively sampled ED nurses working at a resource-constrained secondary-level hospital facility. Study participants were individually interviewed via a recorded telephone conversation, after which the interviews were transcribed verbatim and inductively analyzed using the content analysis approach. The study participants described patient advocacy, situations in which they advocated for patients, the factors that motivated them and the challenges they encountered practicing patient advocacy. ResultsThree major themes generated from the study included: “stories of advocacy”, “motivating” factors and “challenging” factors. ED nurses understood patient advocacy and also advocated for patients in various instances. There were factors such as personal upbringing, professional training and religious training that motivated them and they were challenged by negative inter-professional experiences, patient and relatives’ attitudes and healthcare system factors. ConclusionParticipants understood patient advocacy and incorporated it into daily nursing care. Unsuccessful advocacy causes disappointment and frustrations. There were no documented guidelines on patient advocacy.

Muslim Schools in Tatar Villages of the Simbirsk — Ulyanovsk Volga Region in the 1920s–1930s

The article discusses the functioning of Muslim schools in the Simbirsk — Ulyanovsk Volga Region of the 1920s and 1930s. The article was prepared on the analysis of documents of the State Archive of the Ulyanovsk Region and the State Archive of the Recent History of the Ulyanovsk Region. The article has a general overview of the implementation of the Soviet state’s policy towards Muslim religious schools. The actual material analyzes the practice of applying the Decree on the separation of church from school of January 23, 1918, and the resolution of the Presidium of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee of the RSFSR of June 9, 1924 on the permission of religious education in mosques. In the Simbirsk — Ulyanovsk Volga Region, the campaign to liquidate Muslim religious schools began in the first half of 1923. The Soviet state wanted to liquidate Muslim religious schools and implement Soviet schools. Muslim Tatars of the Simbirsk-Ulyanovsk Volga Region have repeatedly filed petitions for the organization of religious education for children at mosques. In the 1920s, in the region at the same time there were a few legally open schools and there were various underground forms of religious education for Tatar children. The process of liquidating religious schools ended at the turn of the 1920s and 1930s. The latest applications for the organization of religious training from the Muslim Tatars of the Simbirsk — Ulyanovsk Volga Region were received at the same time.

Standardised Evaluation of Training Participants in Religious Training Center

This research conducted to provide a standardized description of the systematic grading evaluation of participants in the trainings held by the Religious Education and Training Centers at the Ministry of Religion. Systematic Literature Review method was used to review the related literature followed by conclusions based on implementation instructions from valid sources. The results showed that the evaluation techniques and instruments had been provided, yet the indicators for each rating scale need to be provided to assist the assessment process. Thus, it is necessary to make a standard grading rubric for all Religious Education and Training Centers. This also will help them measuring the success of a training.

Pendidikan Agama Islam Dalam Sistem Pendidikan Nasional

Islamic religious education is a learning carried out by a person or an educational institution which will later provide Islamic religious material in it. Islamic Religious training also does not escape importance of the national education system. It can be seen from the system of national education, which is based on Law No. 20 of 2003 which has provided breadth to Islamic religious education with all forms and models of learning in it. In Indonesia, Islamic religious education is a foundation and a strong basis to be able to instill Islamic valuesthrough the educational process. This is of course very related to Islamic religious education to national education. In connection with Islamic religious education which has the second position in the national education system, later it will be shown here that the position and position of the Islamic religious education system will affect the national education system, the reality of Islamic religious education and the various aspects that complement it.
 Keywords: Islamic Religious Education, National Education