Challenges and Opportunities of Christian Religious Education in the Digital Era

Barbara Green Winslet Bessie; Hasanuddin Manurung

doi:10.61132/ipcep.v2i3.332

Authors

Barbara Green Winslet Bessie Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Kupang.
Hasanuddin Manurung Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Kupang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61132/ipcep.v2i3.332

Keywords:

Challenges, Christian Religious Education, Digital Era, Opportunities

Abstract

Christian Religious Education (PAK) has an important role in shaping the character, morals, and spirituality of students. In the digital era, PAK faces new challenges and opportunities. The main challenge is the lack of teacher readiness in using technology and the negative influence of the digital world. However, the digital era also opens up great opportunities through interactive learning media and wider accessibility. This study uses a literature review method to analyze digital transformation in PAK. The results show that the integration of technology in PAK must be supported by teacher training, relevant curriculum development, and collaboration between schools, churches, and families. With an innovative and collaborative approach, PAK can continue to be relevant and effective in strengthening the faith and character of students amidst the flow of modernization. PAK teachers need to utilize technology to enrich the learning experience, while maintaining Christian values. Collaboration between teachers, churches, parents, and students is the key to optimizing the benefits of technology and minimizing its negative impacts. Thus, PAK in the digital era is able to form a young generation that is technologically literate and steadfast in the Christian faith.

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