Experiential Learning
Dari Pengetahuan Kognitif Menuju Iman Konkret dalam Pendidikan Agama Kristen
Keywords:
Experiental Learning, Christian Religious Education, concrete faith, faith reflection, transformative pedagogyAbstract
This study aims to analyze the relevance and integration of the Experiential Learning (EL) method to shape concrete faith in Christian Religious Education (PAK). Using a systematic literature review method, this study examines the concept of EL, its theological implications, and the challenges of its implementation. The results indicate that the EL cycle, concrete experience, reflection, conceptualization, and active experimentation, has significant potential to transform faith from mere cognitive understanding to lived practice. However, its implementation faces serious challenges such as the risk of subjectivism, cycle fragmentation, and limited teacher capacity. As a contribution, this article offers a pedagogical framework for the holistic integration of EL in the PAK curriculum, to ensure faith is not only understood but also lived authentically.
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