The Role of Christian Religious Education Teachers’ Personal Spiritual Discipline in Developing Professional and Spiritual Competence at SMP Negeri 1 Lahomi
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This study aims to analyze the role of personal spiritual discipline among Christian Religious Education teachers in developing their professional and spiritual competencies at SMP Negeri 1 Lahomi. This descriptive qualitative study involved in-depth interviews with two Christian Religious Education teachers, participatory observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible meditation, fasting, and spiritual retreats significantly enhance teachers' professional and spiritual competencies. The results indicate a positive correlation between the consistency of practicing spiritual disciplines and the effectiveness of teaching, the quality of teacher-student relationships, and the spiritual maturity of students. This study proposes an integrated model of Christian Religious Education teacher competency development, in which personal spiritual discipline serves as the foundation for professional growth. The practical implication of this research highlights the importance of developing sustainable mentoring programs to support the spiritual discipline of Christian Religious Education teachers within the context of formal education.
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