Religious Education In Schools Research Articles

Programming Religious Education in Secondary Schools at Catechetical Congresses in the Kingdom of Poland in the First Decade of the Twentieth Century

The subject of the article is the issue of developing a uniform religious education curriculum for secondary schools in the Kingdom of Poland. These activities were shown in connection with catechetical congresses of school prefects in the first decade of the 20th century in the Russian partition. These meetings became an opportunity to exchange ideas on the concepts of future religious education curricula and an attempt to develop a common version of the curriculum for the entire Kingdom of Poland. The main sources that were researched are materials from catechetical congresses of school prefects from that period, as well as framework and detailed curricula defining the content of religious teaching addressed to junior high school students.

Tillson on religious initiation

Abstract In Children, Religion and the Ethics of Influence, John Tillson argues that initiating children into religion is morally wrong. His argument overlaps and intersects at various points with my own argument against confessional religious education in schools. In this brief reply I consider two notable differences between our arguments.

Teacher’s Spiritual Competence and Its Implicatioan in Islamic Relgious Education Learning in Pidie, Aceh

Teachers have a great responsibility in education as they help direct spiritual aspects to foster good morals in students. The research examines spiritual competence and its implications for learning Islamic Religious Education in schools in Pidie, Aceh. This research is based on the field study and applied the qualitative descriptive-analytic method. The study subjects were five teachers, four principals, and three students at the scchools in Pidie. Data was collected using interviews, observations, document studies, and focused group dsicussions. The findings showed that the teachers' spiritual competence came from the sincere nature of the teachers in educating students. Such sincerity became the main factor in motivating the teachers to educate sincerely, earnestly, responsibly, and with discipline so that the learning process and the quality of learning could be better. Islamic religious education teachers' spiritual competence has influenced their teaching performance and helped them complete their duties correctly. This spiritual competence also affects the students' morals and enthusiasm to improve their academic achievements. Hence, students have received proper guidance, advice, and role models from teachers in class and extracurricular activities.

LA ENSEÑANZA RELIGIOSA EN LAS ESCUELAS INDÍGENAS DE PERNAMBUCO

The study aims to understand the struggles and resistances embedded in indigenous territories in Pernambuco, inserted in their religious traditions, contrary to the colonial heritage and the experiences and achievements of a pedagogical nature in indigenous schools, involved in the promotion of specific, differentiated and intercultural education, in their interfaces with Religious Education. Currently, in Pernambuco, the indigenous peoples of Atikum, Entre Serras Pankararu, Fulni-ô, Kambiwá, Kapinawá, Pankarará, Pankararu, Parankarau Opará, Pankaiwka, Pipipã de Kambixuru, Pipipã Terra and Água, Tuxí, Tuxá, Truká, Xukuru de Cimbres and Xukuru do Ororubá. The approach presented was directed to the study of the curricular component of Religious Education in indigenous schools, in the light of the Official Curriculum, articulated with the Thematic Axes of Indigenous School Education of Pernambuco, considering the differentiated and specific teaching, which underlie the thematic axes and base the construction of methodologies based on the perspective of interculturality. Finally, the relevance of indigenous religious tradition and spirituality within the school space will be analyzed, appreciated as emic categories, in contexts of identity strengthening, articulated with the societal projects of each people.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTEXTUAL LEARNING METHODS AND TECHNOLOGY USE IN TEACHING ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of contextual learning methods and the use of technology in enhancing students' knowledge and motivation in teaching Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in Vocational High Schools (SMK). The respondents of this study were 60 eleventh-grade students of SMKN 2 Depok Sleman, divided into two groups: an experimental group of 30 students using contextual learning methods and technology, and a control group of 30 students using conventional methods. The research method employed was quasi-experimental. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests to measure students' knowledge and questionnaires to evaluate their learning motivation. The results showed that the experimental group experienced a significant increase in both knowledge scores and motivation compared to the control group. The average post-test score increase for the experimental group was 20 points, while the control group only increased by 6 points. The novelty of this research lies in the integration of contextual learning and technology in teaching PAI, which has been minimally explored in previous literature. The global benefit of this research is to provide insights and models for developing innovative teaching methods that can be applied to various subjects and educational contexts worldwide, creating more relevant and engaging learning environments for students.

Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam terhadap Siswa yang Kesulitan Baca Tulis Al-Quran di SMP Negeri IV Koto

The aim of this research is to determine the role of understanding Islamic religious education for students who have difficulty reading and writing the Koran at SMP Negeri IV Koto. The research method used is a qualitative approach. By collecting data through observation, interviews and documentation. Interviews were conducted with Islamic religious education teachers and other teachers involved in the process of helping students overcome their difficulties in reading and writing the Koran. This research shows that Islamic religious education plays an important role in helping students overcome difficulties in reading and writing the Koran. Elements such as a structured curriculum, interactive learning, and quality teacher support are very helpful in improving students' ability to master reading and writing the Koran. These results provide a better picture of the importance of Islamic religious education in schools and can serve as a guide to further improve Al-Quran education at SMP Negeri IV Koto School.

Konsep Pendidikan Multikultural Penanggulangan Terorisme Dalam Buku Pendidikan Agama Islam Dan Budi Pekerti Kurikulum Merdeka Pada Jenjang SMA

The rise of acts of terrorism in the name of Islam in Indonesia and in the world, has drawn a lot of criticism and scrutiny and has placed Muslims as the party to blame. The method in this study uses a type of library research (library research). The research data consists of primary data and secondary data. Data was collected using documentary techniques, which were collected from books, papers or articles, magazines, scientific journals and newspapers. Data analysis techniques include deductive and inductive. The results of this study found: 1) The concept of Counter-Terrorism Education as an effort to prevent terrorism through education is the basis of philosophy in education, moral and religious values. 2) The concept of Islamic Religious Education and Moral Character in the Free Curriculum Islamic Religious Education and Moral Education taught in schools are subjects that aim to produce students who have a religious spirit and obey their religious orders. direct students to become people of faith and carry out good deeds according to their respective abilities.

Religious Education in Kyrgyzstan Secondary Schools

Bu araştırmada Kırgızistan ortaokullardaki din dersi ele alınmıştır. Bağımsızlığına kavuşmasının ardından Kırgızistan’da, milli, manevî ve dinî değerler yeniden canlanmıştır. İnanç ve vicdan özgürlüğü hakkındaki kanun çerçevesinde, vatandaşlara din özgürlüğü tanınmıştır. Bu çerçevede, genel eğitim içinde din dersinin yer almasına dair arayışlar başlamıştır. Bağımsızlığın ilk yıllarında laiklik ilkesinin farklı anlaşılması sebebiyle, okul programında din dersinin yer almasında büyük zorluklar yaşanmıştır. Ülke tarihinde yaşanan siyasi devrimler din dersinin önünü açmıştır. Daha sonra toplumda meydana gelen dinî olaylar din dersinin hukukî temellerinin oluşmasını hızlandırmıştır. Böylece ortaokullarda din dersi okutulmaya başlamıştır. Ancak din dersi içeriğinin toplumun beklentilerine cevap vermediği gerekçesiyle müfredatın yeniden düzenlenmesi sözkonusu olmuştur. Bu araştırmada Kırgızistan ortaokullarındaki din dersi analiz edilerek çeşitli yönleri ile ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Din dersinin tarihi, hukukî gelişimi ve öğretim programı, ders kitabı ve ders öğretmenleri betimsel araştırma yöntemine göre incelenmiştir.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AMONG SERBS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE FOR PRESERVING NATIONAL IDENTITY

The subject of our work is to point out the importance of religious education among Serbs, starting from the historical paradigm – the first half of the 18th century when Slavic and Latin schools were opened in Sremski Karlovci, thanks to the activities of the then Metropolitan of Belgrade, Mojsej Petrović, and later Vićentije Jovanović. Within these schools begins the education of Serbian students and the development of the school system in the Russo-Slavic language, the official language of the Serbian Orthodox Church and equivalent to the first Serbian literary language. It is indisputable that the Serbian people joined the community of civilized nations, with a clearly recognizable and strong national identity thanks to Orthodoxy. Serbian Orthodox Church played the essential role in the national integration and preservation of national consciousness and identity. Therefore, it becomes quite clear that any current “speech” on the renewal and development of the Serbian national identity cannot “put out of sight” its Orthodox component, nor declare it anachronistic and outdated. Further, the paper considers the need for higher quality religious education in the Republic of Serbia, as well as the assumptions (conditions) for their implementation. The provision of Religious Education in primary and secondary schools in the Republic of Serbia is of great importance for the improvement of educational system, mostly because it provides the insight of the connection between religion and science. Its introduction into the educational system has a significant impact on the evaluation, nurturing and preservation of national values. The provision of Religious Education in primary and secondary schools also provides students with a complete religious view of the world and enables the building and preservation of national and cultural identity. Also, the introduction of Religious Education has a great impact on the construction of a multi-ethnic and multicultural society within the community of European states.

Strategi Guru Dalam Meningkatkan Pengembangan Pembelajaran PAI

Islamic Religious Education (IRE) in vocational high schools (SMK), such as SMK Negeri 1 Karangan, plays a central role in shaping the character and morals of students. IRE teachers at SMK Negeri 1 Karangan have a significant responsibility in enhancing the quality of IRE instruction. This article discusses various strategies employed by IRE teachers to improve the development of IRE learning, including the implementation of interactive methods, utilization of technology, relevance of materials to students' lives, collaboration with external resources, facilitating open discussions on religious issues, formative assessment, and feedback usage. Furthermore, this article also encompasses the evaluation and development process of the IRE curriculum at SMK Negeri 1 Karangan, involving goal analysis, learning material evaluation, teaching methods, assessment of learning outcomes, feedback from students and teachers, identification of development needs, curriculum development, as well as implementation and monitoring phases. The aim of this evaluation and development is to ensure that Islamic religious education at SMK Negeri 1 Karangan remains in accordance, relevant, and effective according to student demands and societal developments.

State High School Religious Education Teachers ‘Strategies in Minimizing the Occupation of Interreligious Marriages in the Regency of North Minahasa

Marriage is said to be valid in the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia if it is performed according to their respective religions as regulated in Law Number 16 of 2019 amendment to Law Number 1 of 1974 Concerning Marriage, in Article 2 paragraph (1) which reads "Marriage is lawful, if it is carried out according to the laws of each religion and belief.” However, in reality, there are also many interfaith marriages, either through marriages abroad or through efforts to find legal loopholes. If there are interfaith marriages, this occurs partly due to a lack of knowledge and education when the perpetrators of the marriage are still in school. This research seeks to see the strategies used by Islamic Religious Education teachers in North Minahasa Regency which are considered successful in minimizing the occurrence of interfaith marriages in this region. This research is field research with a qualitative approach and is descriptive-analytical. The results showed that the success of PAI teachers in minimizing interfaith marriages was by implementing two main strategies, namely broadening students' horizons and monitoring and guidance. In broadening students' insights, debgab teaches the concept of responsibility and students' abilities before marriage, explaining religious and government rules that must be obeyed so they are not seen as violating. Meanwhile, the monitoring and guidance strategy is carried out in a limited way for students who are seen as having an affair through dating in the environment of students who are of different religions by identifying the factors that cause this relationship. From the research, it is known that if interfaith marriages occur, then environmental factors are very dominant even though there are also family and behavioral factors but not too significant.

Learning from Experience: Liturgical Formation as a Central Component of Religious Education in Schools

Religious education in schools was, for a long time, liturgically shaped until liturgical formation was no longer seen as a task of schools but of parish catechesis in many countries. Current approaches try to develop a liturgical didactic that is adapted to the school as a place of learning. Based on the confessional model of religious education in Austria, this paper shows the challenges and significance of liturgical formation in reference to Pope Francis’ letter Desiderio Desideravi. In combining perspectives of religious education and liturgical studies, the necessary conditions for liturgical formation to succeed are shown. A didactic of Catholic liturgy that builds on established didactics and strives for liturgical formation on the cutting edge is presented, adapted to the setting of schools and distinct from parish catechesis. One way of responding to the lack of experience is with the help of performative didactics to enable practical experiences that, framed in reflection, form the basis for engagement with the liturgy. Such a liturgical didactic aims at enabling competence in matters of worship, considering all people, if a renewed understanding of liturgy is taken seriously, according to which worship is the celebration of the whole assembly and therefore requires a corresponding participation of all.

Female role models in school religious education and their perception by female students in the final years of secondary school

ABSTRACT The present article discusses female students’ perception of the female role models introduced to them during religious education classes in Poland. Besides imparting knowledge, the teaching of religious classes in schools, a part of religious education, aims at shaping attitudes. Therefore, presenting young people with role models who can inspire them and be a reference point concerning their behaviour should be a vital component of religious education. The current research shows, however, that this is a neglected area. This article is based on a research study comprising focus group interviews. The participants were adult students in the final grades of secondary school who had completed the entire cycle of religious education at school. The article is structured as follows. The first section discusses the relationship between the role models presented to students during religious education classes and the shaping of their identity vis-a-vis the morphogenetic approach of M. Archer. The second section focuses on the female personal role models mentioned in the core curriculum and religious education textbooks. This is followed by a delineation of the methodological assumptions of the present research and a discussion of the results.

Penanaman Nilai-Nilai Karakter Siswa Melalui Kacamata Pendidikan Agama Islam di Sekolah

The issue of the character of students or the character of this nation is the most important issue for the world of education in the country. The emergence of character education in Indonesia is marked by the decline in the morale of students, in this case the government must participate to improve character education in Indonesia.. Although in essence improving the character of the nation's children is the main task of education. The cultivation of character values is placed in as the core curriculum in the teaching and learning process in schools through Islamic subjects. This article aims to describe the cultivation of character values through Islamic religious education in schools. This study uses qualitative research with a literature study approach by collecting data from several books, journals, and websites. The results showed that character education must be carried out based on the values of religious teachings. Character education should not conflict with religion. This study uses qualitative research with a literature study approach by collecting data from several books, journals, and websites. The results showed that character education must be carried out based on the values of religious teachings. Character education should not conflict with religion.

Will There Be Teachers? An Analysis of the Congruence of Religious Beliefs of Initial Teacher Education Students and the Patron’s (Religious Education) Programme for Catholic Schools

For historical reasons, the vast majority of primary schools in the Republic of Ireland are under the patronage of the Catholic church. Patronage involves a number of responsibilities, including the provision of a Patron’s Programme. Traditionally in the form of Religious Education (RE), such programmes should satisfy the curricular requirement for religious/ethical education and act as an expression of school ethos. In order to meet this responsibility, the Irish Episcopal conference in 2015 published its first curriculum in Religious Education, which forms the basis for the Grow in Love programme for pupils from Junior Infants to Sixth Class in all Catholic primary schools. However, effective teaching and learning of RE is dependent on the ‘buy in’ of those teaching it. The religious beliefs, understandings, and practices of those teaching RE are influential in this regard. Drawing from the data of a large-scale, multi-phase study, this paper describes the religious identity and beliefs of first-year students entering an Initial Teacher Education programme in Ireland—in this case, the Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree—to qualify as primary-level teachers. It situates the data in the wider context of religious identity and beliefs in Ireland and goes on to explore how the religious profiles of these students fit with the required understanding, knowledge and ability to teach Religious Education in Catholic schools. Findings indicate that the majority of these students identify as Catholic and believe in God. For most, God is important in their lives. However, there is a complexity to these beliefs, with a significant number who do not know what to think. This paper concludes with a discussion of the implications of these findings for the teaching of Religious Education and for the patrons of Catholic schools.

Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Pada Materi Konsekuensi Pewartaan Yesus Melalui Model Pembelajaran Discovery Learning Kelas VIII Mandiri SMPS Bunga Mawar Kota Gunungsitoli

Education plays a very important role in efforts to improve the quality of human resources. So, in the world of education teachers must try to help students obtain good learning outcomes. One of the mandatory education in schools is religious education (Catholic Religious Education). Catholic Religious Education in schools is an educational program that instills Christian values ​​through the learning process and also as a means of forming individuals who believe and are devoted to TYME. The direction of the Catholic Religious Education subject seeks to adapt to the needs of the project-based Independent Learning Curriculum to strengthen the achievement of the Pancasila student profile which is always student-centered. Therefore, teachers and researchers apply the Discovery learning model in their learning process in the classroom in order to improve student learning outcomes.The purpose of this research is to find out what the Discovery Learning learning model is and how it is applied in the learning process. This research uses classroom action research methods. The target is class VIII students at SMPS Bunga Mawar Gunungsitoli with material on the consequences of preaching Jesus. After conducting research, researchers discovered an important thing that the Discovery Learning method can arouse students enthusiasm for learning, make students more independent and responsible for their learning obligations well, and students are able to obtain good learning results.

Upaya Meningkatkan Pemahaman Sakramen Baptis dan Tobat Melalui Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi Dengan Model PBL Pada Kelas VIII SMPN 2 Sebuku

Education in Indonesia faces various complex challenges. Therefore, efforts continue to be made by the government, educational institutions and society as a whole to improve access, quality and relevance of education in order to create a young generation that is skilled, competitive and ready to face global challenges. In the context of the Independent Curriculum, Catholic religious education in Indonesia focuses on developing religious understanding, moral values and Catholic spirituality for students. The independent curriculum emphasizes the Pancasila student profile. In this classroom action research, the researcher focuses on the dimension of independence which is based on the importance of forming strong character and mental attitudes in the younger generation, especially in facing complex global challenges. Experience often teaches us that what we know (knowledge in the cognitive realm) does not always make us successful in life. But our ability, tenacity and dexterity to digest and apply this knowledge in real life is what will make our lives more meaningful and of higher quality. This means we need to have a variety of intelligences for our lives to be successful. In fact, in a rather extreme way, Cooper and Sawaf (in Maman Sutarman, 2004: 4) in their research stated that intelligence in the cognitive domain (IQ) only contributes 4-10% to a person's life success. This means that 90% of a person's success in life is determined by their ability to digest and apply it in real life. Likewise, in religious life, people do not become saved because of the knowledge they have. People who believe are expected to be able to interpret and apply their faith in their daily lives. Therefore, Catholic religious education in schools should also enable students to have the competence to digest and apply knowledge of the faith in their daily lives. Education at school should provide maximum opportunities for every student to develop his or her potential. Education at school must also produce students who have the enthusiasm to continue learning throughout life (longlife education), full of curiosity and the desire to increase knowledge and skills that are useful for their lives. One of the keys to realizing such education is the existence of high and maintained motivation in students. However, the ideal learning atmosphere is as above; Students have high motivation to learn and it is not always possible to maintain it all the time. We hope that students can achieve optimal understanding and achievement, but what we encounter are students with low achievement and enthusiasm for learning. We hope that students will be actively involved in learning, but they are passive and less involved in the learning process so that their understanding is not optimal. We hope that students will develop into independent children, but every now and then we still encounter students who do not do the homework they are given. We experience situations like the above without exception in the Catholic religious education process.Based on the problem conditions above, teachers can provide learning experiences by designing the learning process. One learning model that can be applied is Problem Based Learning (PBL) or problem-based learning through differentiated learning strategies. The objectives of the research include (1) to find out how the Problem Based Learning model is used in increasing students' motivation and understanding of learning in the Sacrament of Baptism and Penance material in class VIII of SMP Negeri 2 Sebuku, (2) to find out the increase in learning motivation of students of VIII SMP Negeri 2 Sebuku with the help of the Problem Based Learning model through differentiated learning on the Sacrament of Baptism and Penance material, (3) to find out the use of the Problem Based Learning model through differentiated learning on the Sacrament of Baptism and Penance material, class VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Sebuku can apply the student profile Pancasila dimension of mutual cooperation. The type of research used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques in this research used observation and documentation. The data analysis technique used consists of data reduction by selecting raw data into information, data presentation, namely presenting data in the form of descriptions, graphs, tables and drawing conclusions by making conclusions from research results that refer to the problem formulation. The use of the Problem Based Learning model is in accordance with the syntax which includes orienting students to problems, organizing students to learn, guiding individual and group investigations, developing and presenting

Implementation of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Learning at SDN Cadangpinggan 3 Sukagumiwang District, Indramayu Regency

Learning Islamic Religious Education in elementary schools aims to reveal the concept of learning Islamic religious education in elementary schools. In its development, elementary school age children have their own characteristics, the ability of children to think of elementary school age children develops gradually. It needs to be understood wisely to be able to deliver the success of educational goals. This research uses field research methods. The field research method is a method of collecting data in qualitative research which does not require in-depth knowledge of the literature used and certain abilities on the part of the researcher. The method used during the activity is to use the teaching method. This teaching method is used when delivering Islamic religious education learning materials, practices, and discussions in the middle of the material and at the end of the delivery of the material. If there are participants who want to ask questions, participants can ask the speaker. The conclusion in this method students can understand Islam as a whole, live it, and in the end can practice and make Islam a way of life. As well as making the students of SDN Candanpinggan 3 in Sukagumiwang Village work well.

Analisis Isi Kurikulum Pendidikan Agama Islam di Tingkat SMP

The purpose of this article is to analyze the contents of the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum in Junior High Schools, including the boundaries and topics taught both in Junior High Schools. The author as a whole reviews the curriculum, syllabus, and textbooks related to teaching PAI, as well as the role of Islamic Religious Education in public schools. The research method used is descriptive with qualitative analysis. The data collection methods used by the author are observation, interviews and documentation. In this study there are three stages that must be carried out in analyzing qualitative research data, namely (1) data reduction (data reduction); (2) data display (data display); and (3) drawing conclusions and verifying (conclusion drawing/verifying). The results of the analysis show that PAI teaching is limited to a predetermined time, only given for 2 lesson hours. In this case, it is important that there is a touch or enthusiasm from the school to continue to try to carry out PAI learning to the fullest, students are able to understand, practice, and interpret the values ​​in a concrete way from what they have learned, not just cognitive and rote. Teachers have not studied the vision contained in the curriculum, especially the ideas, thoughts and main objectives contained in the curriculum. These core ideas may come from the philosophy, theory, and political foundations behind the curriculum. Furthermore, the teachers at Dharma Utama Middle School have not analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of the implemented curriculum

The Role of Islamic Religious Education Curriculum in Shaping Students' Morals and Ethics at Junior High School

This study aims to evaluate the role of the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum in shaping students' morals and ethics in Junior High Schools (SMP). The background of this study focuses on the importance of integrating religious values in education for the development of students' character amidst the challenges of globalization and social change. The research method used is a qualitative approach with in-depth interview techniques and curriculum document analysis. The results of the study indicate that the PAI curriculum significantly contributes to the formation of students' morals and ethics, with the integration of moral values in each PAI subject strengthening positive behavior and building students' character. The main contribution of this finding is to provide a basis for the development of a more effective PAI curriculum in facilitating the development of students' character and offering guidance for policy makers and educators in improving the quality of religious education in schools.