Apostolos: Journal of Theology and Christian Education

PENGARUH KETELADANAN AYAH KRISTEN TERHADAP KONSEP DIRI REMAJA

2026-02-11T10:24:33+08:00

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh keteladanan ayah terhadap konsep diri remaja dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif yang mana data yang diperoleh dianalisis dan dideskripsikan sesuai data sampel dan tidak membuat kesimpulan yang berlaku untuk populasi. Kajian mengenai keteladanan ayah merujuk pada angket Christian Faith Practices Scale (CFPS) yang dibuat oleh Sherr, Stamey & Garland tahun 2009. Sementara konsep diri mengadaptasi angket Tennesse Self Concept Scale (TSCS) yang dikembangkan oleh William H. Fitts tahun 1965 . Jumlah partisipan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 152 remaja yang terdiri dari 83 remaja di kota Soe dan 69 di kota Kupang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ketaladanan ayah berpengaruh positif terhadap konsep diri anak di Kota Soe dan Kota Kupang. Walaupun demikian keteladanan ayah tidak memberikan pengaruh yang maksimal terhadap konsep diri remaja di kota Soe dan Kupang. Hal ini terlihat dengan hasil penelitian yang pengaruhnya hanya berada pada angka 0,2%. Pengukuran pengaruh keteladanan ayah terhadap Konsep diri remaja di kota Soe diperoleh hasil sebesar 1,1% sedangkan pengaruh keteladanan ayah terhadap konsep diri remaja di kota Kupang sebesar 2,3 % yang berarti bahwa keteladanan ayah terhadap konsep diri remaja di kota Kupang masih lebih baik dibandingkan di kota Soe

Pendidikan Agama Kristen Berbasis Multikultural Dalam Menangani Lonjakan Kasus Hiv/Aids Pelajar Dan Mahasiswa Kota Kupang

2026-05-19T07:45:06+08:00

Multicultural-based Christian Religious Education is a strategic approach in responding to the surge in HIV/AIDS cases among high school students and university students in Kupang City, which is influenced by low levels of reproductive health literacy, increasing risk-taking behaviors, uncontrolled exposure to digital media, and the complexity of cross-cultural interactions within a pluralistic society. The main challenges faced are not limited to medical aspects but also include weak character formation, minimal moral awareness, and the persistence of stigma and discrimination against People Living with HIV/AIDS in educational and social environments. This condition indicates a gap between religious value education and the social realities encountered by the younger generation. Using a qualitative–conceptual method based on theological, educational, and social literature review, this study aims to analyze the role of multicultural-based Christian Religious Education in building preventive awareness, dialogical attitudes, and contextual value transformation in addressing HIV/AIDS issues. Specifically, this research examines how PAK can strengthen moral resilience, shape an inclusive Christian identity, and cultivate empathy and social responsibility among learners. The multicultural approach emphasizes respect for diversity, rejection of stigma against PLWHA, reinforcement of cross-cultural solidarity, and empowerment of young people as agents of change in HIV/AIDS prevention efforts. By promoting a holistic educational model focused on early character formation, critical reflection, social responsibility, and continuous evaluation, this study affirms that multicultural-based Christian Religious Education is relevant and sustainable in shaping morally grounded, responsible learners who are committed to shared life within a pluralistic society.

The Exegesis of the Shema Israel in Deuteronomy 6:4 and Its Implications for the Formation of Faith Identity in the Contemporary Era

2026-05-19T11:05:22+08:00

This study aims to examine the theological meaning of the Shema Israel in Deuteronomy 6:4 through an exegetical approach, and to examine its implications for the formation of Christian faith identity in the contemporary era characterized by pluralism, secularism, and moral relativism. This text is understood as the center of Israel's confession of faith that affirms the oneness of God while demanding a total response in the form of love and obedience to Him. This study uses a qualitative method with a biblical hermeneutic approach through literature study, by integrating historical-contextual, grammatical-lexical, structural, and theological analysis of the text, especially on key terms such as shema' and echad. Data sources include the Bible text as primary data and various theological literature as secondary data. The results of the study indicate that the Shema Israel is not only a statement of monotheism conceptually, but also contains a demand for complete and continuous obedience; lexically and theologically, the term echad affirms the exclusive and unmatched oneness of God in the context of polemics against polytheism, while emphasizing the importance of generational transmission of faith through the family as the center of faith education. Thus, the formation of a Christian faith identity does not occur instantly, but rather through a process of internalizing the word, renewing thought patterns, and consistent life practices in relation to God, so that the Shema Israel continues to have normative relevance in building an authentic, holistic, and contextual faith identity amidst the dynamics of today's life.

MEMORI KOLEKTIF SUKU TOHU DAN SUKU TANGANANG: ANALISIS MEMORI KOLEKTIF SUKU TOHU DAN SUKU TANGANANG BERDASARKAN TEORI HALBWACHS

2026-05-25T13:00:28+08:00

ABSTRACT
The Conflict between the Tohu and Tanganang tribes originated from the murder of Katonga Retang, a missionary commissioned by the Ductch Colonial government to spread the Gospel to the indigenous tribes of Sumba /Marapu, including the Tanganang. This event sparked a hostility that lasted nearly a century, perpetuated through customary prohibitions governing the relationship between the two tribes.
This study analizes how the collective memory of this event was formed, preserved, and reproduced by both tribes, eventually serving as the foundation for reconciliation in 2024. utilizing Maurice Halbwach’s theory, the reseaech demonstrates that the collective memory of both tribes is selective, structure, and dependent on the social frameworks that shape their social identities.
The findings indicate that colletive memory is not always synonymous with objective history: the inherited narratives emphasize emotional, symbolic, and group-identity aspects over factual accuracy. The reconciliation process was made possible through a reconstruction of memory initiated by the executive board of the synod of the Cristian Church of Sumba (BPMS GKS). this opened a space for the reinterpretation of a shared history and a shift in social identity from hostility toward peace. This study affirms that collective memory can serve as both a source of conflict and a means of healing, depending on how social groups reorganize their narrative within the framework of identity and social relations.

UNIPERSONALITAS KRISTUS SEBAGAI LANDASAN UTAMA KESELAMATAN BERDASARKAN 1 TIMOTIUS 2:5-6 DAN RELEVANSINYA BAGI UMAT KRISTEN MASA KINI

2025-03-28T10:38:41+08:00

Misunderstandings about Christology, especially concerning the unipersonality of Christ, can weaken the core of the Christian faith. With the rise of religious relativism and secularism, many equate all religions as paths to God, which can obscure the correct understanding of Christ's role as the only mediator between God and humanity. This study aims to examine the concept of the unipersonality of Christ in 1 Timothy 2:5-6, which emphasizes that only Christ, as the sole mediator, can reconcile the relationship broken by sin. The unipersonality of Christ, which combines two natures, divinity and humanity, in one person, is the fundamental basis for the salvation of humanity. This verse affirms that salvation cannot be achieved through human effort or any other mediator, but only through the work of Christ as the perfect atonement. Therefore, the contemporary church is called to uphold this doctrine, ensuring that only through Jesus can humanity be reconciled with God, especially in light of the existing challenges.