The Relationship-Building Role of Christian Religious Education Teachers in Shaping Students’ Social Spirituality: An Exegetical Study of Exodus 12:14 at SD Negeri 074064 Siduahili Tugala Oyo
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Pedagogical Competence, Christian Religious Education, Social CompetenceAbstract
This study examines the relational role of Christian Religious Education teachers in shaping students’ social spirituality, drawing from an exegetical interpretation of Exodus 12:14 within the educational setting of SD Negeri 074064 Siduahili Tugala Oyo. Exodus 12:14 emphasizes remembrance as a communal act that reinforces identity, gratitude, and continuity within the faith community. This exegetical insight serves as the theological foundation for understanding how CRE teachers cultivate social spirituality through relational engagement. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach supported by Scriptural exegesis and literature-based analysis on spiritual pedagogy, relational teaching, and character formation. Data were collected through observation, informal interviews, and document analysis, then interpreted thematically. The results reveal that the teacher’s relational competence significantly influences students’ development of social spirituality. The study identifies three key relational dimensions: the teacher as a model of spiritual memory, the teacher as a relational mediator who connects biblical truths with students’ daily lives, and the teacher as a facilitator of communal spiritual practices such as shared prayer, gratitude rituals, reflection circles, and collaborative learning. These relational practices mirror the communal ethos of Exodus 12:14 by turning remembrance into lived experiences. Students exposed to compassionate, consistent, and spiritually grounded teacher–student interactions demonstrate greater empathy, cooperation, respect, and spiritual awareness. The study concludes that relational pedagogy rooted in biblical remembrance is essential for forming socially and spiritually mature students. The findings highlight the need for CRE teachers to cultivate relational excellence as a core component of their professional and spiritual vocation.
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