Transformasi Pengucapan Syukur: Identitas dan Relasi Sosial Era Pandemi Covid-19 di Tomohon

This paper describes the transformation of gratitude: identity and social relations during the Covid-19 pandemic era in Tomohon. The expression of gratitude to God Almighty (Opo Empung Wailan Wangko) was inherited from the ancestors of the Tou (people) of Minahasa for the yields obtained in the form of offerings. This one gratitude is done every one person in social relations and cultural integration. This article aims to analyze the transformation of gratitude carried out in Tomohon during the Covid-19 Pandemic era. This study reveals the social identity theory from the sociological paradigm by Steph Lawler (2014) which functions as a relationship between relatives as individuals, which in this study is called family, basudara. The article data uses field research with the method of observation and in-depth interviews. The results of the research are expected to help the government and society in preventing Covid-19 so as to minimize consumptive lifestyles and maintain distance. There are three values ​​that are useful for building life, namely the value of brotherhood, mutual cooperation (mapalus) and spirituality.

Telaah Etnografi Mengenai Inkulturasi dan Akulturasi Sebagai Kearifan Lokal Etnis Baliem, Papua

This article is an ethnographic study of the Inculturation and Acculturation of the Baliem, as ethnic groups in the Land of Papua. The elements of inculturation under study consist of personality, leadership substance, ritual and communication, while the elements of acculturation studied consist of socio-cultural changes that occur in the Baliem community and their attitudes towards outside influences and other openness dynamics. This study shows that the Baliem ethnic group has a unique traditional cultural wealth and through the influence of the outside community has undergone socio-cultural changes which are supported by an open attitude to other communities. With such local wisdom, this study will contribute and stimulate learning, further research and a holistic community service and development approach, both spiritually, mentally and physically as well as dynamic contextually for the Baliem ethnic in Land of Papua.

Religioteinment Sebagai Fenomena Globalisasi: Sebuah Perspektif Antropologi Agama

The focus of research in this paper is the impact of the online worship phenomenon when the government instructs all community activities, including worship, to be carried out from home. In principle, worship anywhere, open a problem for Christians. However, when the issue of worship is linked to the issue of consumerism and globalization, what appears is the relogical protein style. The principles of worship are calculated based on the terms digital marketplace and infoteinment. This is where the phenomenological approach can be used as a "scalpel" in seeing the value and meaning of consumerism and globalization from the perspective of religious anthropology. The result is that advances in communication technology must contribute to humanity. Humans must be placed as subjects in the use of communication technology to fulfill their spiritual needs.

Pemanfaatan Nilai Budaya Ra’ian dalam Strategi Pendidikan Agama Kristen bagi Pembentukan Karakter Pemuda di Desa Sawang Utara Kecamatan Melonguane

The purpose of this research is to describe and analyze the characteristics and realities of the Ra'ian culture, the christian education strategy for the Ra'ian culture, the supporting and inhibiting factors and the efforts to implement the Rai'an cultural values ​in building the youth character. This research method is the descriptive qualitative research conducted in the North Sawang Village, Melonguane District in 2020. The data were collected through observation, interviews and documentary study. From the outcomes of the data analysis and interpretation, it is found that; (1). In reality, this Rai’an culture contains positive meaning in accordance with Christian teachings and has cultural values ​​that can be used as substance for the character building. The Rai’an culture has undergone a shift due to a lack of knowledge from the youth about the Rai’an culture. (2). Advice and sermons as the ways to build the character as they contain teachings based on the gospel, as well as the applicaton or approach of the five movements of the Groome as a way of instilling rai’an cultural values, 3). The supporting factors, namely parents at home who also collaborate with traditional elders, village leaders and religious figures, make customary activity programs. The inhibiting factors of social and Technology Advancements are uncontrollable use of collphones (online games) but also the social environment that drivers them to carry out deviant behavior. (4). The effort that can be made is to involve the youth in organizational activities in the village and in the church as well as seminars containing the cultural wealth that exists in the Talaud Island Regency, especially those in the village of North Sawang. As a conclusion of these findings, this Rai’an culture must be introduced to the youth properly in the way of utilizing the cultural values ​​as the teaching materials by Christian educators. The parents and the leaders of the village, custom and church work together to formulate programs in building the youth character.

Batak Christian Protestant Church's View Concerning Ecology

This paper examines a discussion about ecology focus on Batak Christian Protestant Church's view and action. The study's reason is based on what the church said about ecological problems in their faith declaration. Furthermore, looking Batak Christian Protestant Church (HKBP) litigates connected to ecological action case in Indonesia. Methodology in this research is literary, looking at the book, internet, and faith confession of the HKBP. Gathering the data and then analyze is the approach used to discuss the issue. This study traced that the HKBP has mentioned ecology in their faith confession. In their view, HKBP argues that God created man in his residence and place of work in this world (Gen. 2:5-15). Therefore, they oppose any environmentally damaging activities, such as burning and cutting down trees in the forest or wilderness (Deuteronomy 5: 20; 19-20). This creed is based on the Word of God as recorded in the scriptures. They also have been activated to protect nature, for example: develop livestock waste into alternative energy (biogas); planting trees in Peak Dolok, Balige North Sumatera; statings local wisdom. Christianity realizes that ecology issues are also part of their problems. What has been done by the HKBP be a positive thing. This action is a good activity for Christianity in Indonesia. Even though we cannot deny the ecology problem is our common problem.

IMPLEMENTASI PAK DALAM MENGATASI PERILAKU SISWA “BROKEN HOME” DI SMP NEGERI 2 MANADO

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran penerapan Pendidikan secara khusus Pendidikan Agama Kristen bagi siswa yang mengalami broken home. Gambaran penerapan Pendidikan ini dikalimatkan dengan istilah Implementasi yang bertujuan untuk menentukkan model Pengajaran Pendidikan Agama yang sesuai dengan konteks siswa SMP Negeri 2 Manado. Dengan mengunakan kajian teori PAK Thomas Groome: Sharing Faith. Menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif memudahkan untuk memberikan gambaran tentang apa dan bagaimana Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen yang adalah pengajar menyikapi persoalan anak yang broken home dalam sisi sebagai seorang guru di sekolah yang bagi semua orang guru adalah orang tua siswa di sekolah.

MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI BELAJAR MELALUI PENGGUNAAN TEKNIK JIGSAW

This study aims (1) to improve student achievement in class A semester VI Christian Religious Education Study Program Manado State Christian Religion Institute through cooperative learning with jigsaw techniques, (2) to increase interest and motivation to learn students in class A semester VI Education Study Program Christian Religion Institute of Manado State Christian Religion through cooperative learning with jigsaw techniques. This research is classroom action research. Total population of 145 people and a sample of 14 people. The research data were obtained from test scores on pre-cycle, cycle 1, cycle 2 and questionnaire. The results showed that cooperative learning with jigsaw techniques can significantly improve achievement, interest and motivation of students in class A semester VI of the IAKN Manado Christian Religious Education Study Program. The percentage of the number of students who obtained a minimum passing grade achievement increased from 60% in the pre-cycle to 80% in cycle 1, and to 90% in cycle II. Students' interest and learning motivation increases, from 70% in cycle 1 to 90% in cycle 2.

Menelaah Antroposentris Dalam Menyikapi Krisis Lingkungan Dari Perspektif Teologi Penciptaan

This article was written with the aim of understanding the environmental crisis from the perspective of creation theology, particularly with regard to the anthropocentric understanding of society when looking at nature. In this article, researchers examine human perspectives on nature, then proceed to things that affect people's state of mind by harnessing nature, and end with an ecological study of the theology of creation. The method used is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Research sources use literature survey techniques and narrative criticism to explore concepts of creation theology by examining anthropocentric understanding for dealing with environmental crises. So that we can describe that the reinterpretation of the theology of creation is a way of dealing with anthropocentric concepts.

POLITIK MULTIKULTURALISME DALAM KONTEKS MASYARAKAT MAJEMUK

This article discusses the reality of diversity by using the concept of "multiculturalism". In political projects, multiculturalism includes the constitutional-based civil society movement fighting for equality and justice. In the context of Indonesia, Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution are the basis of a multicultural political constitution. The discussion on constitutional-based multiculturalism politics then becomes a kind of theory to understand the practice of multiculturalism in the context of North Sulawesi. In the midst of the outbreak of the practice of identity politicization, the civil society movement that pays attention to the politics of multiculturalism is important to be used as an important issue in the diversity management discourse at the local leve

IMPLEMENTASI LIMA HARI SEKOLAH DI SMP KATOLIK THEODORUS KOTAMOBAGU DALAM MENGHADAPI PERKEMBANGAN ERA GLOBALISASI

Sekolah sebagai wadah pendidikan perlu melakukan optimalisasi sehingga dapat berperan dalam mempersiapkan generasi dalam menghadapi tantangan era globalisasi masa kini. Pemerintah Republik Indonesia melalui Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan mengeluarkan Peraturan Menteri Nomor 23 Tahun 2017 tentang lima Hari Sekolah dalam seminggu. Ini merupakan upaya pemerintah untuk meningkatkan peran sekolah dalam penguatan karakter peserta didik sehingga mampu menghadapi perkembangan globalisasi. Namun peraturan ini ternyata ditanggapi pro dan kontra dalam lingkungan pendidikan baik dari pihak penyelenggara sekolah maupun peserta didik dan orangtua. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dilakukan dengan cara observasi, angket dan penelitian dokumen di SMP Katolik Theodorus Kotamobagu, Sulawesi Utara guna mengetahui Optimalisasi dan dampak kebijakan lima hari sekolah. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan bahwa telah terjadi perubahan meningkat dari beberapa variable seperti semangat belajar, daya tangkap siswa, gaya mengajar guru, kemauan untuk belajar, dan keaktifan siswa dikelas. Kemudian peran para stakeholder sekolah juga mengalami perkembangan yang signifikan seperti Kepala Sekolah, Guru, Staf kepegawaian, serta orang tua siswa. Maka berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini kebijakan menerapkan lima hari sekolah dalam seinggu mampu meningkatkan optimalisasi fungsi sekolah yang memberikan dampak yang positif terhadap siswa dan stakeholdersekolah.