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Article . 2025
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TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA IN CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Authors: Viktor Deni Siregar1*, Besti Niat Harefa2;

TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA IN CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Abstract

The advancement of information and communication technology in the 21st century has significantly transformed education, including Christian Religious Education (CRE). This article explores the effectiveness, impacts, challenges, and future relevance of technology and media in CRE through a qualitative descriptive approach grounded in literature review. Technologies such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning platforms, video conferencing, and interactive media have proven effective in enhancing accessibility, student engagement, and comprehension of biblical teachings. However, their integration is not without risks: spiritual distortion, diminished concentration, unequal access to digital resources, and the misuse of social media constitute primary challenges. The authors assert that technology must be regarded as a supportive tool not a substitute for authentic, personal, and transformative spiritual experiences. The successful integration of technology depends on educators’ digital literacy, wise discernment in selecting appropriate media, and a steadfast commitment to preserving the theological essence of Christian doctrine. In the future, technology-driven innovations rooted in sound theological principles will be pivotal in shaping students’ character and deepening their faith in an increasingly interconnected digital world.

Keywords

Technology in Learning, Media in Learning, Christian Religious Education

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