RERUM: Journal of Biblical Practice https://jurnal.moriah.ac.id/index.php/rerum <p><strong>RERUM: Journal of Biblical Practice</strong> (e-ISSN: 2808-1455) is a peer-reviewed theological journal that emphasizes a Biblical-practical perspective as the foundation for scholarly inquiry. The journal serves as an academic forum for the dissemination of multidisciplinary research, particularly within the fields of theology and Christian ministry. It is published by the <strong>Institute for Research and Community Service</strong> (IRCS) of <strong>Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Moriah</strong>. </p> <p>In accordance with the Decree of the Director General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (No. 177/E/KPT/2024) concerning the Accreditation Ranking of Scientific Journals (Period II, 2024), RERUM: Journal of Biblical Practice has been awarded a <strong>Sinta 4 </strong>accreditation</p> <p>The journal’s <strong>focus and scope</strong> encompass key areas within applied and practical theology. It publishes scholarly articles related to Christian religious education, pastoral theology, Christian leadership, missiology, and church management. The journal encourages contributions that integrate biblical foundations with practical applications, aiming to bridge the gap between theological reflection and ministerial practice. Interdisciplinary approaches that engage with social, cultural, and educational dimensions of Christian ministry are particularly welcomed</p> <p><strong>RERUM: Journal of Biblical Practice</strong> is published biannually, with two issues released each year in <strong>April</strong> and <strong>October. </strong></p> <p> </p> en-US sri.mulyani@sttmoriah.ac.id (Dr. Sri Mulyani) glory.stevani@sttmoriah.ac.id (Glory Ayu Stevani, S.Kom.) Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:27:34 +0000 OJS 3.2.1.4 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 PUASA SEBAGAI INSTRUMEN MODERASI BERAGAMA DALAM PERJUMPAAN ISLAM DAN KRISTEN DI INDONESIA https://jurnal.moriah.ac.id/index.php/rerum/article/view/653 <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em><strong>Abstract</strong></em><br /><em>This article examines how fasting can strengthen religious moderation in Muslim-Christian </em><br /><em>encounters in Indonesia. It is situated in Indonesia’s plural public sphere and the close temporal </em><br /><em>proximity of Ramadan and Ash Wednesday in 2025–2026. Using a qualitative-descriptive library </em><br /><em>study, qualitative content analysis, and a comparative-hermeneutical approach, the study analyzes </em><br /><em>the Qur’an, the Bible, Ministry of Religious Affairs documents, Christian liturgical sources, church </em><br /><em>publications, and relevant scholarly literature. Previous studies have examined Ramadan fasting, </em><br /><em>Christian fasting, Ash Wednesday, and popular Ramadan practices separately, but have rarely </em><br /><em>explained fasting as an embodied ethical practice that can form moderate dispositions in Indonesian </em><br /><em>Muslim-Christian encounters. The study finds that Islamic and Christian fasting differ in legal status, </em><br /><em>ritual form, communal rhythm, and liturgical context, yet converge in self-restraint, repentance, </em><br /><em>purification, social solidarity, disciplined speech, and the restoration of relationships with God and </em><br /><em>others. By disciplining desire and speech while directing attention to vulnerable people, fasting can </em><br /><em>translate personal piety into habits of empathy, nonviolent communication, and social solidarity. </em><br /><em>Therefore, fasting has not only individual-spiritual meaning but also a social function as a formative </em><br /><em>practice that strengthens religious moderation.</em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Abstrak</strong><br />Artikel ini menganalisis bagaimana ibadah puasa dapat memperkuat moderasi beragama dalam <br />perjumpaan Islam dan Kristen di Indonesia. Kajian ini berangkat dari konteks ruang publik <br />Indonesia yang plural serta kedekatan waktu Ramadan dan Rabu Abu pada 2025–2026. <br />Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif-deskriptif berbasis studi pustaka, analisis isi kualitatif, <br />dan pendekatan komparatif-hermeneutik terhadap al-Qur’an, Alkitab, dokumen Kementerian <br />Agama, sumber liturgis Kristen, publikasi gerejawi, dan literatur akademik terkait. Penelitian <br />terdahulu telah membahas puasa Ramadan, puasa Kristen, Rabu Abu, dan praktik populer <br />Ramadan secara terpisah, tetapi belum banyak menjelaskan puasa sebagai praksis etis yang <br />menubuh dan membentuk disposisi moderat dalam perjumpaan Islam-Kristen di Indonesia. Hasil <br />penelitian menunjukkan bahwa puasa Islam dan Kristen berbeda dalam status hukum, bentuk <br />ritus, ritme komunal, dan konteks liturgis, tetapi bertemu pada nilai pengendalian diri, <br />pertobatan, pemurnian jiwa, solidaritas sosial, disiplin berbahasa, serta pemulihan relasi dengan <br />Allah dan sesama. Melalui disiplin terhadap hasrat dan ucapan serta perhatian kepada kelompok rentan, puasa dapat menerjemahkan kesalehan personal menjadi kebiasaan empatik, komunikasi nir-kekerasan, dan solidaritas sosial. Dengan demikian, puasa memiliki makna spiritual-individual sekaligus fungsi sosial sebagai praksis formatif yang memperkuat moderasi beragama.</p> Hendi Rusli, Ebenhaizer I. Nuban Timo Copyright (c) 2026 Hendi Rusli, Ebenhaizer I. Nuban Timo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://jurnal.moriah.ac.id/index.php/rerum/article/view/653 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Implementasi Strategi Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Kristen: Relevansi Dan Tantangannya Dalam Pendidikan Era Kontemporer https://jurnal.moriah.ac.id/index.php/rerum/article/view/598 <p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p> <p><em>The development of education in the contemporary era is marked by changes in the character of students, advances in digital technology, and increasing plurality of values and cultures. This condition presents challenges as well as opportunities for Christian Religious Education (PAK) in implementing relevant and contextual learning strategies. This study aims to describe the implementation of Christian Religious Education learning strategies, analyze its relevance to contemporary era education, and identify challenges faced in learning practices. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method, supported by analysis of various sources of scientific journals, academic books, and relevant educational documents. The results of the study show that PAK learning strategies that are contextual, participatory, and reflective have strong relevance in answering the needs of today's students. However, the implementation of the strategy still faces internal challenges, such as educator competence and limited methods, as well as external challenges in the form of technological developments, cultural change, and value pluralism. The main conclusion of this study emphasizes that the development of adaptive and contextual PAK learning strategies is an urgent need so that PAK continues to play a significant role in shaping the character and spirituality of students in the contemporary era.</em></p> <p><em>Keywords: </em>Christian Religious Education, learning strategies, contemporary education, Christian pedagogy</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Abstrak</strong></p> <p>Perkembangan pendidikan di era kontemporer ditandai oleh perubahan karakter peserta didik, kemajuan teknologi digital, serta meningkatnya pluralitas nilai dan budaya. Kondisi ini menghadirkan tantangan sekaligus peluang bagi Pendidikan Agama Kristen (PAK) dalam mengimplementasikan strategi pembelajaran yang relevan dan kontekstual. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan implementasi strategi pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Kristen, menganalisis relevansinya terhadap pendidikan era kontemporer, serta mengidentifikasi tantangan yang dihadapi dalam praktik pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi literatur, yang didukung oleh analisis terhadap berbagai sumber jurnal ilmiah, buku akademik, dan dokumen pendidikan yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi pembelajaran PAK yang kontekstual, partisipatif, dan reflektif memiliki relevansi yang kuat dalam menjawab kebutuhan peserta didik masa kini. Namun demikian, implementasi strategi tersebut masih menghadapi tantangan internal, seperti kompetensi pendidik dan keterbatasan metode, serta tantangan eksternal berupa perkembangan teknologi, perubahan budaya, dan pluralisme nilai. Simpulan utama penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa pengembangan strategi pembelajaran PAK yang adaptif dan kontekstual menjadi kebutuhan mendesak agar PAK tetap berperan signifikan dalam membentuk karakter dan spiritualitas peserta didik di era kontemporer.<br><br></p> <p>Kata-kata kunci: Pendidikan Agama Kristen, strategi pembelajaran, pendidikan kontemporer, pedagogi Kristen</p> Hermanus Adok, Dominikus Lubin Copyright (c) 2026 Hermanus Adok, Dominikus Lubin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://jurnal.moriah.ac.id/index.php/rerum/article/view/598 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000