Social Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers in Cultivating Social Trust Values through Genesis 31:50: A Study at SD Negeri 101981 Galang

Abstract

This study examines the social competence of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers in cultivating social trust values through Book of Genesis 31:50 at SD Negeri 101981 Galang. Social competence is a crucial dimension of teacher professionalism, particularly in religious education, where moral instruction must be integrated with relational modeling. This research explores how these theological principles are translated into lived classroom practices. The study employed a qualitative case study design involving one Christian Religious Education teacher as the primary informant, three additional Christian teachers for triangulation, and 37 Christian students as participants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis of lesson plans and instructional materials. The integration of covenantal themes from Genesis 31:50 into reflective activities and classroom agreements enabled students to internalize trust as both a theological principle and a social practice. Furthermore, collaboration among Christian teachers reinforced consistent moral expectations across the school environment. The study concludes that social competence in Christian Religious Education functions as both pedagogical strategy and moral embodiment. Trust is effectively cultivated when biblical instruction is aligned with authentic relational modeling. Genesis 31:50 thus serves not only as scriptural content but as a transformative framework for shaping responsible and trustworthy individuals within elementary education.