Study of the Implementation of Christian Education based on the Synoptic Gospels among Shipping Students and Alumnus of the Nusantara Maritime Academy in Cilacap, Central Java, 2015–2023
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Lord Jesus, as portrayed in the Synoptic Gospels, delivers teachings that serve as core values in Christian religious education and can be applied in the lives of His followers. These teachings can be developed into a curriculum that supports the spiritual growth of believers, including members of professional communities such as the shipping students and alumni of the Nusantara Maritime Academy in Cilacap, Central Java. This group is the focus of the present study, as they have not received adequate Christian education—either during their time as students or while working aboard ships. To address this, the researcher employed a quantitative approach to empirically assess the implementation of Christian teachings based on the Synoptic Gospels among this population. The findings indicate that the level of implementation falls within the moderate category, with the dimension of love standing out as the most influential aspect. Furthermore, a long-standing Christian background appears to play a significant role in supporting the integration of these teachings into daily life.
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204070119