Curriculum Transformation in Christian Religious Education: An Analysis of its Impact on the School Educational Ecosystem

Priska Alemet Missa; Djulius  Thomas Bilo

doi:10.33856/didaskalia.v9i1.627

Authors

Priska Alemet Missa Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Arastamar SETIA Jakarta
Djulius Thomas Bilo Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Arastamar SETIA Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33856/didaskalia.v9i1.627

Keywords:

Curriculum development; Christian religious education; School ecosystem; Character formation; Transformative spirituality.

Abstract

The dynamics of social transformation and the demands of 21st-century competencies call for a reformulation of the Christian Religious Education (CRE) curriculum that is responsive to contemporary educational contexts. This study analyzes the framework of CRE curriculum development and its implications for the school educational ecosystem. Employing a qualitative research method with a systematic literature review approach, this study critically examines primary and secondary sources, including indexed academic journals, reference books on educational theology, and national curriculum policy documents from the 2015–2024 period. Data analysis was conducted through content analysis, supported by source triangulation to ensure the validity of interpretation. The findings indicate that the development of a CRE curriculum integrating theological, biblical, pedagogical, andragogical, and contextual-cultural dimensions produces three significant implications. First, it fosters the internalization of Christian spiritual values that shape students’ character. Second, it contributes to the formation of an ethical school climate grounded in principles of love, restorative justice, and social responsibility. Third, it strengthens educational relationships among educators, learners, and the school community within a transformative learning framework. This study affirms that the CRE curriculum functions as a strategic instrument for shaping a holistic educational ecosystem. It goes beyond the mere transmission of religious doctrine to cultivate moral wisdom and critical awareness in students, enabling them to respond thoughtfully to the complexities of social life.

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