A Reflection on the Personality Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers Regarding the Cultural Mandate for Students at SDN UPT Negeri 27 Sukaramai Kuala Tanjung – Batu Bara
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This research examines the personality competence of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers in implementing the cultural mandate among students at SDN UPT Negeri 27 Sukaramai, Kuala Tanjung, Batu Bara. The cultural mandate, rooted in Genesis 1:28, emphasizes human responsibility to cultivate, develop, and care for God's creation. This study investigates how teachers' personality competence—encompassing integrity, spiritual maturity, and exemplary character—influences students' understanding and application of the cultural mandate in their daily lives. Using a qualitative descriptive approach with observations, interviews, and documentation analysis, this research reveals that personality competence significantly affects students' moral development and environmental stewardship attitudes. Findings indicate that teachers who demonstrate strong personality competence effectively model Christian values, fostering students' sense of responsibility toward their surroundings. However, challenges such as limited teaching resources, diverse student backgrounds, and sociocultural contexts require teachers to continuously develop their competencies. This study contributes to understanding the critical role of teacher personality in religious education and provides recommendations for enhancing CRE teacher training programs to strengthen their personality competence in fulfilling the cultural mandate.
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