The Implementation of Christian Religious Education in Strengthening Students’ Religious Identity at SMA Negeri 1 Sitolu Ori
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The objective of this study is to describe and analyze the implementation of Christian Religious Education (CRE) in strengthening students’ religious identity at SMA Negeri 1 Sitolu Ori. In this era of digitalization, students are constantly occupied with gadgets—playing games, engaging with social media, creating content, and more. Frequently, students prioritize their gadgets over studying, ignore parental advice, neglect household responsibilities, and even rarely participate in family prayer gatherings. If this condition continues unchecked, it may lead students astray, resulting in the loss of their true identity as Christians. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach. The researcher seeks to gather information and understand real-life occurrences within the setting of SMA Negeri 1 Sitolu Ori. The primary data were collected through direct interviews with key informants, including the principal of SMA Negeri 1 Sitolu Ori, the student affairs coordinator, other Christian Religious Education teachers, spiritual development mentors, homeroom teachers, and students of the school. The findings of this study reveal that the implementation of CRE in strengthening students’ religious identity has not yet been fully optimized. Therefore, to enhance students’ religious identity at SMA Negeri 1 Sitolu Ori, several efforts have been undertaken by Christian Religious Education teachers. These include integrating technology into CRE learning, conducting monthly worship services, organizing weekly spiritual development activities, leading praise and worship sessions in class, and requiring students to bring their Bibles and church worship journals during CRE lessons.
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