Apostolos: Journal of Theology and Christian Education

The Church Gereja Sebagai Komunitas Inklusi: Refleksi Hidup Menggereja Bersama Penyandang Disabilitas

Nofvrind Paruru — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800

This article discusses the calling and involvement of the church as a faith community to become an inclusive community as a reflection of the church together with people with disabilities. The method used is a qualitative approach with library methods. Talking about disability also means talking about the body and the human bodily experience. The bodily experience in question is not only a physical matter, but the integrity of humans as bodily beings. The reality of normality which creates a distinction between "normal" and "abnormal" in society invites us to look deeper into the meaning of "body" from a theological perspective that cannot be separated from the concept of Imago Dei. Mapping approaches to people with disabilities can be an evaluation and reflection for the church to see to what extent the church is present in the midst of life together with people with disabilities. The conclusion of this article states that re-reading Biblical texts from a disability perspective by interpreting the "body" as a whole strengthens the church's commitment to living out its call, namely to be an inclusive community that is solidary and embraces people with disabilities.

Pengaruh Pengaruh Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dan Keterampilan Komunikasi Bagi Siswa dalam Menjawab Soal Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) di Sekolah Menengah Teologi Kristen Rote Timur

Yetri Yuniati Pelle, Umar Ali, Nelman A. Weny — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800

This research aims to determine the influence of critical thinking skills and communication skills on students in answering higher order thinking skills (HOTS) questions at the East Rote Christian Theological High School. This research uses quantitative research. The research sample consisted of 31 people and the data collection technique was a questionnaire. The results of the research stated that a positive and significant relationship was found between critical thinking and communication skills for students in answering HOTS questions. It was found that the correlation coefficient and coefficient of determination for Critical Thinking (X1) on HOTS questions (Y) were 0.471 and 0.222 or 22.2%. . It was found that the correlation coefficient and coefficient of determination for Communication Skills (X2) on HOTS Questions (Y) were 0.478 and 0.229 or 22.9%. It was found that the correlation coefficient and coefficient of determination for Critical Thinking (X1) and Communication Skills (X2) on HOTS Questions (Y) were 0.471 and 0.229 or 22.9% and the remaining 71.1% was determined by other variables. The conclusion obtained by the researcher is that there is a relationship between variables X1 and X2 towards Y and the results of the analysis show that Critical Thinking and Communication Skills have a sufficient influence so that the level of students answering HOTS questions is still difficult in answering HOTS questions and there is a lack of student response in the course of learning.

DIALOG MULTI AGAMA, SOTERIOSENTRISME DAN STUNTING (KAJIAN PEMIKIRAN PAUL F. KNITTER TERHADAP PERSOALAN STUNTING DI NTT )

Marla Marisa Djami, Nency Aprilia Heydemans, Lodiana Boki, Mianti Nabunome — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Knitter proposes an approach or model of dialogue that is correlational and globally responsible between various religions, namely how religious communities seek to understand each other and talk on the basis of a shared commitment to the welfare of humanity and the environment. One of the social problems faced by religious communities in Indonesia, especially in NTT, is the problem of stunting. Not only the government, religions should also pay special attention. The aim of this research is to describe multi-religious dialogue and the concept of soteriocentrism according to religions in relation to the problem of stunting in NTT. This research was conducted using a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach to see how the dialogue between religions touches the issue of stunting in NTT. Responsible dialogue between various religions as proposed by Knitter if implemented in NTT provides a strong foundation for promoting inter-religious cooperation, cross-cultural understanding, and concrete action for global human and environmental welfare, specifically in dealing with the problem of stunting in NTT. Religions are committed to working together in efforts to resolve this problem with a focus on education, empowerment and the active role of society. However, so far there has been no special program either from each religion or between religions regarding handling stunting in NTT. Stunting has not become a common basis for religions in building dialogue.

Kajian Seni Pertunjukan Musik Tradisional Melalui Komunitas Musik Terhadap Pengembangan Nilai Budaya Dan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Masyarakat Kabupaten Sabu Raijua

Jefri Kabnani, Agustinus Oli Bunga, Devi Novita Sheldena, Maria Laure — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengembangan nilai-nilai budaya kesenian tradisional berbasis komunitas music oleh Dinas Pariwisata kabupaten Sabu Raijua. Bagaimana Dinas Pariwisata berperan aktif dalam mengembangkan kesenian music tradisional masyarakat Sabu dengan mengadakan pagelaran music tradisional, membuat lomba karya cipta music tradisional, bahkan sampai pada lomba karya cipta alat music tradisional sehingga muncullah pengrajin-pengrajin alat music tradisional yang mana dapat meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi masyarakat Sabu pada umumnya. Data penelitian akan diperoleh dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif.

Dilihat dari model dan bentuk pertunjukan kesenian tradisional di masyarakat Sabu, maka melalui observasi awal peneliti menemukan bahwa yang paling menonjol dalam pertunjukan seni pada masyarakat Sabu adalah kesenian tarian tradisional, belum pada pertunjukan atau pagelaran seni music tradisi. Sedangkan masyarakat Sabu memiliki salah satu alat music tradisional “Ketadu Mara” yang sudah dikenal oleh masyarakat luas di Nusantara.

Fenomena inilah yang menjadi ide berpikir peneliti, menjadi tertarik dan ingin menggali bagaimana Dinas Pariwisata berperan aktif dalam mengembangkan kesenian music tradisional masyarakat Sabu dengan mengadakan pagelaran music tradisional, membuat lomba karya cipta music tradisional, bahkan sampai pada lomba karya cipta alat music tradisional. Sebab dapat diketahui bahwa dalam pengembangan nilai-nilai budaya kesenian tradisional tidak hanya tarian tradisional saja, tetapi juga dalam bentuk pertunjukan seni melalui komunitas atau sanggar music tradisional.

Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan akan mengangkat kesenian daerah tidak hanya berfokus pada destinasi wisata, pertunjukan tarian tradisional, tetapi juga berfokus pada pengembangan nilai-nilai budaya melalui pertunjukan music-musik tradisional.

Financial Counseling: Financial Ethics and Consumer Psychology to Reduce the Risk of Online Loans for Kupang Students

Merling Messakh, Delsylia Tresnawaty Ufi — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

This study explores the role of financial counseling that integrates money ethics and consumer psychology in mitigating the risk of online loan use by university students in Kupang City. This study is motivated by the increasing use of online loans which often leads to negative impacts, including financial problems and psychological distress. Using a qualitative approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews with university students and analysis of related literature. The results showed that an understanding of money ethics and psychological awareness in financial management have a significant impact on reducing the risks associated with the use of online loans. Financial counseling that focuses on the integration of money ethics and consumer psychology proved effective in helping university students manage their finances more wisely/while improving their financial resilience. Policy recommendations resulting from this research include the development of a campus-based financial counseling program tailored to students' needs, as well as the strengthening of financial literacy and ethics in the higher education curriculum. This research contributes to the development of contextually relevant risk mitigation strategies

PERAN DAN STRATEGI PENDETA WILAYAH DALAM MEMBERDAYAKAN UTUSAN INJIL DAN PENANGGUNG JAWAB JEMAAT UNTUK MEMBANGUN JEMAAT DI WILAYAH KEPENDETAAN BAUN TAHUN 1977-1985

Daud Saleh Luji — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The formulation of the problem in this research is the role and strategy of the Regional Pastor to empower the Gospel Messengers and Persons Responsible for Building the Congregation in the Baun Pastoral Area, West Amarasi Class in 1977-1985. The aim of this research is to find out and analyze the roles and strategies created by Regional Pastors to Empower Gospel Messengers and Persons Responsible for Building Congregations in the Baun Pastoral Area, West Amarasi Class in 1977-1985. The method used in this research is a qualitative method, namely seeking information from several informants using the interview method and the results are presented, analyzed and conclusions drawn. From the research results, it was concluded that the roles and strategies created by Regional Pastors to Empower Gospel Messengers and Responsible Persons in Building Congregations in the Baun Pastoral Area, West Amarasi Class in 1977-1985 were 1). Organizing the pastor's ministry to the eyes of the congregation, 2) Carrying out pastoral care to the eyes of the congregation whose assembly has problems, 3). Sacrament services, baptism and communion, ordination of sidi members, confirmation of holy marriage 4, burial of the dead in the eyes of the congregation, 5) coaching the congregation council in the eyes of the congregation, 6) holding study meetings every Friday.