Teaching the Value of Walking with God: An Analysis of Pedagogical Competence among Christian Religious Education Teachers at SDN Sambikerep II-480
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This study analyzes the pedagogical competence of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers in teaching the biblical value of walking with God, as drawn from Genesis 5:24, at SDN Sambikerep II-480. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, the research synthesizes findings from national and international studies published between 2010 and 2025, focusing on how pedagogical competence supports faith-based value formation in educational contexts. The analysis reveals four interrelated dimensions of competence essential to effective CRE teaching: (1) biblically grounded pedagogical design, (2) spiritually integrated instructional implementation, (3) reflective and character-based evaluation, and (4) personal spirituality as the foundation of teaching practice. The findings demonstrate that pedagogical design rooted in Scripture enables teachers to contextualize theological principles into meaningful learning experiences. Instructional implementation that combines interactive, reflective, and experiential methods strengthens students’ moral awareness and spiritual growth. Reflective assessment promotes self-evaluation and behavioral transformation, while teachers’ personal spirituality provides the authenticity necessary for impactful moral and faith formation. The review also identifies challenges, including limited professional development in Christian pedagogy, curriculum constraints, and the tension between secular academic demands and spiritual formation goals. The study concludes that teaching the value of walking with God requires the holistic integration of pedagogical competence and spiritual authenticity. CRE teachers are called not only to instruct but to embody and model a life of faith that reflects God’s presence in daily teaching practice. Strengthening pedagogical competence through continuous spiritual and professional development is therefore vital to transforming Christian education into a space of living faith and discipleship.
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