The Role of Christian Education in Shaping Emotions and Intellect

Kristiani Yanti Kana; Hotmaulina Sihotang

doi:10.55927/fjmr.v4i10.567

Authors

Kristiani Yanti Kana Christian University of Indonesia
Hotmaulina Sihotang Christian University of Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjmr.v4i10.567

Keywords:

Christian Education, Emotions, and Intellect

Abstract

Modern education today faces the challenge of a dichotomy between intellectual and emotional development, including in Christian education. Christian education is an educational process designed to shape a holistic individual. Christian education is not only spiritually focused but also encompasses emotional and intellectual development. This study examines the role of Christian education in shaping the emotional and intellectual dimensions. This approach fosters not only academic excellence but also emotional intelligence and spiritual maturity. The literature review approach consists of fifteen books and five international journals. The purpose of this study is to analyze how Christian educational philosophy, based on the concept of Imago Dei (Image of God), provides a comprehensive framework for human development. The results of this study demonstrate that through the integration of the Bible, a growing learning community, and character-based education, Christian education-effectively bridges the gap between the intellectual and emotional realms. The novelty of this research lies in its comprehensive analysis of the theological foundations as the basis for emotional and intellectual integration, offering a unique paradigm in contemporary educational discourse. It also aims to develop a theoretical model for how biblical Christian education can effectively address modern-day challenges to emotional health and the crisis of intellectual meaning.

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