Te Deum (Jurnal Teologi dan Pengembangan Pelayanan)

Discovering the Role of Children in the Process of Teaching God’s Word

Detrianus Zai, Salomo Sihombing, Pelita Hati Surbakti — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:09:20 +0000

This article aims to examine the role of children more deeply by analyzing Deuteronomy 6:1-9 through a qualitative method with a narrative analysis approach. The study reveals that Deuteronomy 6:1-9 not only commands parents to teach their children, but also implies the active involvement of children as part of the people of Israel who listen to, receive, and internalize the teachings in daily life. The use of visual symbolism and verbal repetition in the text emphasizes the importance of holistic and contextual teaching. Children are seen as functional characters in the narrative not merely passive recipients, but active inheritors and participants in the practice of God's Word. Therefore, the findings of this study broaden the perspective on the role of children in Christian spiritual education and invite both churches and parents to design learning strategies that empower children as active subjects in the teaching of God's Word.

The Nature of God through the Analogy of a Mother’s Faithfulness

Vinny Elvira Walintukan, Farel Yosua Sualang — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:32:22 +0000

This research examines one of God's attributes, namely the divine faithfulness, through the analogy of a mother's faithfulness to her child in Isaiah 49:14-15. Previous research by Greene tended to focus solely on the feminine imagery of Yahweh as a conceptual metaphor, whereas this text actually contains a more complex analogy. The method used is thematic analysis within the scope of systematic theology, following biblical exegetical interpretation steps including analysis of the salvation prophecy genre and specific analysis of the analogy. The research findings reveal that God's attribute of faithfulness encompasses three aspects: covenant, intimacy, and transcendence. These aspects complement each other in explaining God's faithfulness within His salvation plan for His people, thus providing a biblical theological foundation for building the spirituality of believers.

Caring for the Earth as a Matter of Faith

Edi Purwanto — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:04:36 +0000

Global environmental crises demand new approaches to conservation, including religious perspectives such as Christianity. The Christian perspective provides a significant theological and ethical framework for environmental management. This study aims to explore and analyze the contribution of the Christian perspective to environmental management through a systematic literature review approach. This study employs a systematic literature review approach to explore ecological concepts within Christianity. Data were collected from major academic databases such as Scopus and Google Scholar, focusing on eco-theology and environmental management from a Christian viewpoint. Findings indicate that Christian doctrines of creation and stewardship support environmental responsibility. Interfaith dialogue, integrating Christian spirituality with ecological issues, and a comprehensive eco-theological understanding are crucial for addressing environmental crises. This research encourages the Christian community to actively engage in environmental conservation efforts and develop management strategies grounded in spiritual values. Dialogue and collaboration among religious communities can enhance global sustainability efforts.

Christian Spiritual Intelligence in Managing Stress and Dual Roles of Single Parents

Noh Ibrahim Boiliu, Meike Lely Lewankoru, Ribka — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:03:45 +0000

Single parents face complex challenges in the form of dual roles as breadwinners and primary caregivers, which often trigger high levels of stress due to economic pressures, caregiving demands, and limited social support. This study aims to analyze the role of Christian spiritual intelligence in stress management among single parents. The method used is a literature review of scientific articles discussing the relationship between spirituality, coping, and psychological well-being. The findings show that Christian spiritual intelligence functions as an emotion-based coping mechanism that helps regulate emotions, provides transcendent meaning, and strengthens psychological resilience. Faith practices support have been shown to reduce social isolation and increase a sense of belonging, making single parents more resilient in facing life's pressures. This article contributes by offering a conceptual framework that integrates Christian spirituality, coping strategies, and social support as the foundation for stress management.

Christian Religious Education Strategy to Overcome Online Bullying and Its Implications for Youth Mental Health

Remegises Danial Yohanis Pandie, Romika — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:17:51 +0000

The purpose of this study is to explain the strategy of Christian Religious Education in overcoming the phenomenon of online bullying experienced by young people. On the other hand, Christian religious education has not realized the effects of online bullying on the mental damage of Christian youth. This happens because Christian religious education focuses more on things that are visible to the naked eye, so that it ignores things that happen in cyberspace. The method used is a literature study. The results of the study show that Christian religious education has a strategy to overcome the problem of online bullying through teachers, churches and families. Preparation of appropriate strategies is an alternative that needs to be prepared by schools, churches and families so that young people who experience online bullying feel safe and healthy and know how to deal with online bullying.