Social Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers in Teaching Brotherhood Values amid Crisis: A Study of Genesis 42:1-2 at SDN UPT 067240 Medan Tembung
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This study examines the role of social competence among Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers in teaching brotherhood values amid crisis, using Genesis 42:1-2 as a biblical and pedagogical framework. Conducted at SDN UPT 067240 Medan Tembung, a public elementary school in Indonesia, the study focuses on a specific educational context involving 48 Christian students and two CRE teachers within a pluralistic school environment. In contemporary educational settings characterized by various social and emotional challenges, the cultivation of brotherhood values is increasingly important for fostering social cohesion, empathy, and resilience among students. Employing a qualitative descriptive-interpretive design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with CRE teachers, classroom observations, focus group discussions with Christian students, and document analysis of instructional materials. Thematic analysis was used to identify key patterns related to teacher social competence and the teaching of brotherhood values. The findings indicate that relational communication, empathy, emotional support, and ethical modeling are central dimensions through which teachers translate biblical teachings into lived classroom practices. Teachers’ social competence contributes to the development of a supportive classroom climate that encourages positive peer relationships and facilitates the internalization of brotherhood values. The study also identifies contextual challenges, including time constraints and curriculum pressures, which may limit deeper relational engagement. The findings suggest that teacher social competence functions as a form of practical theology in CRE, bridging biblical narratives and everyday educational practices. This study contributes to the literature by offering an integrative model that connects educational psychology and biblical theology in values-based education amid crisis.
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