Social Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers in Fostering Students’ Social Responsibility: A Study of Genesis 38:26 at SDN 1 Dahirang
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This study examines the social competence of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers in fostering students’ social responsibility, drawing theological and pedagogical insights from Genesis 38:26, within the context of SDN 1 Dahirang, Kapuas. Social responsibility is an essential dimension of Christian education, as it reflects the integration of faith, moral awareness, and responsible action toward others. Using a qualitative research approach, this study combines a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with simple semi-structured interviews involving Christian Religious Education teachers and selected Christian teachers. The SLR analyzes biblical texts, theological works, and scholarly literature on Christian education, teacher competence, and social responsibility, while interviews provide contextual insights into educational practices at the school level. The findings indicate that the social competence of CRE teachers plays a significant role in shaping students’ awareness of responsibility, empathy, honesty, and accountability in social relationships. Genesis 38:26, which emphasizes acknowledgment of responsibility and moral accountability, provides a strong biblical foundation for nurturing socially responsible attitudes among students. Teachers who demonstrate openness, fairness, and care in their interactions are more effective in modeling Christian values that encourage students to act responsibly toward peers and the wider community. This study concludes that the integration of biblical values, particularly those emphasizing accountability and ethical reflection, with the social competence of CRE teachers contributes significantly to the development of students’ social responsibility. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening teachers’ social competence as a strategic component of Christian Religious Education in public schools, enabling students to embody Christian values in their daily social life.
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