JAPB: Jurnal Agama, Pendidikan dan Budaya

ZIARAH ROHANI DAN PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER RELIGIUS SISWA

Rosalia Ita — 2026-06-19

This study aims to describe the religious character of sixth-grade students and explore their perceptions, along with those of the Catholic Religion teacher, regarding the role of spiritual pilgrimage activities in the development of religious character at SD Negeri 08 Cupang Gading, Sekadau Hulu. This research employed a qualitative approach through observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews. The findings indicate that students demonstrate good religious character, as seen in their habits of praying before and after class, showing respect to teachers, and actively participating in religious education lessons. The spiritual pilgrimage activity provides a meaningful religious experience that reinforces students' spiritual values. Students reported feeling happy, peaceful, and inspired through shared prayers, scripture reflection, and interaction with nature and peers. Teachers affirmed that the pilgrimage effectively shapes religious values through contextual and experiential learning. These results support theories of experiential learning and character education, which emphasize that direct experiences significantly influence the formation of students’ values and attitudes. Therefore, spiritual pilgrimage activities are recommended as a strategic component in developing religious character in primary school education.

PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER MAHASISWA MELALUI PENDIDIKAN ANTI KORUPSI

Yakobus Belo Tobi — 2026-06-19

The development of science, technology, and communication can contribute to anti-corruption education in shaping the character of every individual. Corruption is something that can damage the social and economic life that occurs in society. Therefore, anti-corruption education is necessary. Anti-corruption education is a good and strong approach in eradicating corruption. With anti-corruption education, it can build and shape character, strong ethical values, and integrity for everyday life. Anti-corruption education in higher education is very urgent for students as pioneers and leaders in directing the direction of societal development towards a better direction. This study emphasizes the formation of student character through anti-corruption education. The method used in this study is a literature study. This research took place from December 2025 to January 2026. The results of the study indicate that anti-corruption education can shape student character, namely strong ethical awareness, integrity, and an anti-corruption attitude. Through anti-corruption education, student character can be formed and there are ongoing efforts to continue this program to ensure that the younger generation, especially students, can actively participate in preventing corruption now and in the future.

MENGANALISIS MAKNA NUBA NARA DALAM MASYARAKAT KOTENWALANG MELALUI PERSPEKTIF ANTROPOLOGI SIMBOLIK CLIFFORD GEERTZ

Eduardus Sekosi — 2026-06-19

This paper is motivated by the importance of understanding the symbolic meaning of traditions in local culture as part of community identity, specifically the Nuba Nara tradition in the culture of the Kotenwalang community, Tanjung Bunga District, East Flores Regency. Nuba Nara is a sacred place or space in the Kotenwalang community used to carry out traditional rituals. This term does not only refer to a physical location, but also contains deep symbolic meaning in the social and spiritual life of the Kotenwalang community. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the meaning of Nuba Nara through the perspective of Clifford Geertz's symbolic anthropology, which emphasizes the interpretation of cultural symbols in social life. The research method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive interpretative approach. This writing is motivated by local culture in Kotenwalang, Tanjung Bunga District, East Flores Regency. With the subjects of the writing include traditional leaders, local communities. The data collection technique was carried out through interviews via WhatsApp. The results of the writing show that Nuba Nara is not just a traditional ritual, but a symbol full of spiritual, social, and cultural meaning. This tradition represents the relationship between humans and their ancestors, strengthens social solidarity, and serves as a medium for transmitting cultural values. Through a symbolic anthropology perspective, Nuba Nara is understood as a system of symbols that gives meaning to the realities of life among the Kotenwalang people. As such, this tradition plays a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of local cultural identity amidst the tide of modernization.

EVANGELISASI MELALUI BUDAYA LOKAL SEBAGAI UPAYA PASTORAL GEREJA

Agnes Boyang — 2026-06-19

This study discusses evangelization through local culture as a pastoral effort of the Church in Waibalun. The study is motivated by the strong existence of local culture in the life of the Waibalun community and the Church’s involvement in appreciating culture as a means of proclaiming the Gospel. The problem of this study is how the Church carries out evangelization through local culture in Waibalun and how local culture supports the life of the Church community. This study aims to understand the relationship between local culture and evangelization in Church life in Waibalun. The method used is data-based pastoral research with a descriptive qualitative approach through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results show that local culture contains values of brotherhood, solidarity, respect for human dignity, and togetherness that are in line with Gospel values. The Church in Waibalun appreciates local culture through the involvement of traditional leaders in Church activities, the use of cultural symbols in liturgy, and pastoral cooperation with indigenous communities. Evangelization through local culture helps the faithful understand the Gospel contextually and strengthens the relationship between the Church and society.

PAHAM KETUHANAN DALAM TRADISI LEFA NUANG DESA LAMALERA

Theodorus Trichinas Payong Lewar — 2026-06-19

This study examines the concept of divinity within the Lefa Nuang tradition practised by the Lamalera community in Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. This tradition is a ritual marking the opening of the fishing season which not only holds cultural significance but also possesses a strong religious dimension through the integration of local customs and the Catholic faith. The focus of this study is to explore how the Lamalera community understands and actualises the concept of divinity within the practice of lefa nuang. The methods employed include a literature review using a qualitative approach, as well as interviews with community leaders. The research findings indicate that the Lamalera community views God as the ruler of the sea, the provider of sustenance, and the sustainer of life, present within a harmonious relationship between humans, nature, and ancestors. Furthermore, there is a harmony between traditional rites and Church liturgy that strengthens the community’s religious consciousness. This tradition also embodies theological and social values such as solidarity, dependence on divine providence, and responsibility towards nature. Therefore, the lefa nuang tradition can be understood as an expression of contextual faith that sustains the relationship between God, humanity, and creation within the life of the Lamalera community.

MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS X IIS MENGGUNAKAN METODE PROBLEM BASED LEARNING

Scolastika Bota — 2026-06-19

This study aims to determine the improvement of learning outcomes of class X IIS students on the history of ancient Israel using the problem-based learning method at SMAK Santa Maria Immaculata-Adonara. This research is a classroom action research consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects in this study were 18 class XII S students. Data collection techniques used observation and documentation. The results of the study stated that the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) method in contextual learning had a positive impact on student outcomes, which was indicated by an increase in the average class value of each cycle, namely cycle I 74.88% and cycle II 83.83%. This proves that through the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) method, learning outcomes of class X IIS students at SMAK Santa Maria Immaculata Adonara can be improved.

PERAN GEREJA DALAM TATA KESELAMATAN UMAT MANUSIA MENURUT ARMADA RYANTO DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP KEMANDIRIAN MARTABAT PAPUA

Yohanes Emanuel Tange — 2026-06-19

This article focuses on the role of the Church in the salvation of humanity according to the thought of Armada Riyanto and its implications for the autonomy and dignity of the Papuan people, with the aim of formulating a relational, dialogical and contextual ecclesiological-soteriological framework for the empowerment of the Papuan people. This research employs a qualitative literature review method, examining Armada’s works on the philosophy of relationality, interfaith dialogue, the Church in context, and the dialogical-negotiative society, which are then critically analysed in relation to theological reflections on Papuan churches and their practices amidst globalisation and the struggle for autonomy. The article’s new findings are as follows: firstly, that Armada’s understanding of salvation presupposes the Church as a dialogical-participatory community that realises salvation through liberation from all forms of violence, domination, and dehumanisation, thereby theologically demanding a commitment to the restoration of the dignity of the Papuan people. Secondly, the autonomy and dignity of the Papuan people are interpreted as a soteriological process carried out by the Church through critical faith education, social accompaniment, and transformative dialogue, rather than merely a political issue; thus, the Church is called to transform itself into a “self-reliant and dignified Papuan Church” as a free, responsible, and open historical subject engaged in dialogue with the State and various global powers.

PENERAPAN METODE TALKING STICK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEAKTIFAN BELAJAR PADA PESERTA DIDIK

Petronela Peni — 2026-06-19

Learning activity is one of the important factors that support the success of the learning process because it influences student participation and understanding. However, in Church History learning in class XI A SMAK St. Yakobus Rasul Lewoleba, the level of student activity is still relatively low, which is seen from the lack of involvement in asking, answering questions, and expressing opinions. This study aims to improve student learning activity through the application of the Talking Stick method. The study was conducted at SMAK St. Yakobus Rasul Lewoleba using a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach consisting of two cycles, namely planning, implementing actions, observation, and reflection. The subjects of the study were all 19 students of class XI A at SMAK St. Yakobus Rasul Lewoleba. Data were collected through observation and documentation, then analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results of the study indicate that the application of the Talking Stick method can improve student learning activity, which is characterized by increased courage in answering questions, expressing opinions, and actively participating in discussions during the learning process.