Biblical Inerrancy as an Epistemological Foundation for Christian Religious Education in Indonesia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55927/ijcet.v5i3.33Keywords:
Biblical Inerrancy, Chicago Statement, Christian Religious Education, Christian Epistemology, Biblical AuthorityAbstract
This study aims to analyze the relevance of the principles of the CSBI as an epistemological foundation for Christian Religious Education in Indonesia. Employing a library research method with a descriptive-analytical approach, the study examines theological and Christian education literature relevant to the topic. The findings indicate that the concept of biblical inerrancy provides a strong epistemological foundation for Christian Religious Education by positioning Scripture as the primary source of truth, values, and character formation. In addition to strengthening Christian educational identity, the principles of the CSBI offer a conceptual framework that enables students to engage critically and responsibly with the challenges of the digital age. The novelty of this study lies in its conceptual analysis of the CSBI as an epistemological foundation for Christian Religious Education within Indonesia’s pluralistic and digitalized context.
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