The Communication Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers in Teaching Social Respect: A Reflection on Exodus 22:31 at SMP Negeri 3 SATAP Permata Kecubung
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This study examines the communication competence of Christian Religious Education teachers in cultivating social respect among students through a biblical reflection on Book of Exodus 22:31. Effective communication is a crucial element in Christian education because it enables teachers to convey moral and spiritual values in ways that are meaningful and applicable to students’ daily lives. The research was conducted at SMP Negeri 3 SATAP Permata Kecubung, located in Sukamara, involving 34 Christian students and three Christian teachers, including the Christian Religious Education teacher. This study employed a quantitative descriptive approach using a Likert-scale questionnaire to measure students’ perceptions of teacher communication competence and their attitudes toward social respect. The findings reveal that clear explanations, respectful language, interactive dialogue, and contextual interpretation of biblical teachings significantly contribute to students’ understanding of social respect. The teacher’s ability to connect biblical messages with students’ real-life experiences encourages reflection on ethical behavior and fosters positive relationships among students. Furthermore, the teacher’s communication style serves as a model of respectful interaction that students tend to emulate in their daily social engagements. The study concludes that communication competence is a vital component of effective Christian Religious Education. Teachers who communicate biblical teachings clearly and empathetically can strengthen students’ moral awareness and promote respectful social behavior. Therefore, improving teacher communication competence should be a strategic priority in Christian education to support holistic character formation among students.
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