Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in Christian Religious Education: From Knowledge Transfer to Faith Transformation

Rocky Agustry Vernando Simamora; Rajiun Nababan; Hotmaulina Sihotang

doi:10.55927/ijcet.v4i4.287

Authors

Rocky Agustry Vernando Simamora Universitas Kristen Indonesia
Rajiun Nababan Universitas Kristen Indonesia
Hotmaulina Sihotang Universitas Kristen Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ijcet.v4i4.287

Keywords:

Outcome-Based Education, Christian Religious Education, Faith Transformation, Knowledge Transfer, Outcome-Based Faith Formation

Abstract

Christian Religious Education (CRE) in Indonesia has traditionally been transmitted through a predominantly cognitive-normative approach, resulting in an emphasis on rote memorization of doctrines and repetition of theological content. This approach has yet to effectively create space for authentic and contextual faith transformation. On the other hand, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), which has rapidly developed within the national curriculum, offers a learning framework oriented toward the measurable achievement of student learning outcomes. This study aims to explore a theological reinterpretation of OBE principles from the perspective of Christian Religious Education as a conceptually based interdisciplinary endeavor. Using a qualitative-conceptual methodology combined with hermeneutic-reflective analysis, the research integrates the core principles of OBE, namely clarity of focus, backward design, high expectations, and expanded opportunity, in the light of Christian theology that emphasizes faith formation and the praxis of love.

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