The Pedagogical Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers in Integrating Art and Worship: A Reflection on Exodus 38:8 at UPTD SDN 122380 Pematangsiantar

Abstract

This study examines the pedagogical competence of Christian Religious Education teachers in integrating art and worship within the learning process through a reflection on Book of Exodus 38:8. The research was conducted at UPTD SDN 122380 Pematangsiantar located in Pematangsiantar. The background of this study is rooted in the importance of pedagogical competence among Christian Religious Education teachers in designing learning experiences that not only communicate biblical knowledge but also nurture students’ spiritual awareness and creativity. The population consisted of 113 Christian students and two Christian teachers, including the Christian Religious Education teacher, resulting in a total of 115 respondents. A total sampling technique was applied so that all members of the population were included in the research. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire with a Likert scale to measure students’ perceptions of the teacher’s pedagogical competence in integrating artistic expression with worship-oriented learning activities. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques to determine patterns of responses and levels of pedagogical effectiveness. The results indicate that the pedagogical competence of the Christian Religious Education teacher significantly contributes to the successful integration of art and worship in classroom learning. The study concludes that integrating artistic expression into Christian Religious Education learning strengthens students’ comprehension of biblical teachings and fosters holistic spiritual development, encouraging them to recognize their creative talents as meaningful expressions of worship and devotion to God.