Pedagogical Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers in Reflecting the Love of Joseph’s Family: An Exegetical Insight from Genesis 46:29 at SDN 044830 Cinta Rakyat

Abstract

This study explores the pedagogical competence of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers as a reflection of divine love, drawing theological insight from Genesis 46:29, which recounts the emotional reunion between Joseph and his father Jacob. The research aims to illuminate how the narrative of familial love, reconciliation, and compassion can inform and enrich pedagogical practice, particularly within the context of SDN 044830 Cinta Rakyat. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) combined with exegetical analysis, the study integrates theological reflection with educational theory to construct a model of pedagogical competence rooted in love as both a divine and educational virtue. The SLR, conducted following the PRISMA framework, reviewed scholarly works on Christian education, teacher spirituality, and biblical pedagogy, while exegetical analysis of the Hebrew text provided theological grounding. The findings reveal that pedagogical competence in CRE extends beyond instructional skills; it embodies the teacher’s spiritual maturity, relational integrity, and emotional empathy. Joseph’s embrace of his father symbolizes divine reconciliation, illustrating that love is not merely a moral ideal but the foundation of transformative education. At SDN 044830 Cinta Rakyat, teachers who teach through love foster classrooms of grace, forgiveness, and mutual respect, thereby nurturing holistic student growth. The study concludes that effective Christian teaching emerges from the union of professional competence and spiritual vocation. By embodying the love of Joseph’s family, teachers participate in God’s redemptive work, transforming education into a ministry of reconciliation and compassion.