Reorientasi Pendidikan Agama Kristen (PAK) dalam Menghadapi Tantangan Intoleransi dan Krisis Moral di Masyarakat Majemuk Kota Kupang Reorientation of Christian Religious Education (PAK) in Facing the Challenges of Intolerance and Moral Crisis in the Plural Society of Kupang City
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Authors:Leni Kristiana Wabang1*, Enjel Runesi2, Rini Irenci Toto3, Yentro K. Djo4, Risto Umbu Lowu Pangerang5, Fransiska Nggeong6
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Intolerance and moral crisis have become important challenges in pluralistic societies, including in Kupang City, which has diversity in religion, ethnicity, culture, and social background. The increasing signs of declining social concern, exclusive attitudes, discrimination, and weakening moral values indicate the need for educational reorientation in building character and strengthening harmonious social life. This study aims to analyze the reorientation of Christian Religious Education (PAK) in facing the challenges of intolerance and moral crisis in the pluralistic society of Kupang City. This study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were obtained through interviews, observation, and documentation involving Christian Religious Education teachers, church leaders, students, and community members. Data analysis was conducted using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, which includes data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study show that the reorientation of PAK is realized through the strengthening of tolerance values, character education, dialogical learning, and the development of students’ social competence. The implementation of the values of love, honesty, responsibility, empathy, and respect for diversity supports the formation of tolerant attitudes and moral behavior. In addition, collaboration among schools, families, and churches is an important factor in supporting the success of students’ character formation. The conclusion of the study affirms that the reorientation of PAK plays a strategic role in strengthening tolerance and morality in the pluralistic society of Kupang City. The implications of this study provide theoretical contributions to the development of character- and tolerance-based religious education, as well as practical implications for schools, families, churches, and communities in building education that is dialogical, inclusive, and oriented toward harmonious social life.
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