Interdisciplinary Hermeneutics in Christian Religious Education: Textual, Cultural, and Social Science Perspectives in Indonesia

Delf Gustaaf Kalalo; Favor A. Bancin; Hotmaulina Sihotang

doi:10.55927/ijcet.v4i4.296

Authors

Delf Gustaaf Kalalo Universitas Kristen Indonesia
Favor A. Bancin Universitas Kristen Indonesia
Hotmaulina Sihotang Universitas Kristen Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ijcet.v4i4.296

Keywords:

Interdisciplinary Hermeneutics, Christian Education Curriculum, Literature Studies, Integration of Faith and Science

Abstract

Indonesia is a country that has a very high level of social and cultural diversity. The Christian Religious Education (CRE) curriculum in Indonesia faces challenges in bridging the gap between biblical texts, local culture, and dynamic social realities. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach based on literature review to construct an interdisciplinary hermeneutics model in PAK. Analysis of theoretical and empirical literature shows that the integration of theology, culture, and social sciences is still partial. This article offers a conceptual model of Interdisciplinary Hermeneutics of the PAK Curriculum (HIK-PAK) that combines theological interpretation, cultural contextualization, and social approaches. This model is expected to enrich the practice of PAK curriculum and learning that is relevant to the plurality of Indonesian society.

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