PENGARUH PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN TERHADAP ETIKA SISWA KELAS I, II, DAN III SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI BENUA KABUPATEN SANGGAU

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the implementation of Christian Religious Education (CRE), the level of students’ ethics, and the influence of Christian Religious Education on the ethics of Grade I, II, and III students at Benua State Elementary School, Sanggau Regency. Christian Religious Education plays an important role in shaping students’ character and ethical behavior through the cultivation of Christian values such as love, honesty, discipline, responsibility, and mutual respect. This research was motivated by the fact that some students still exhibited behaviors that did not fully reflect ethical values in their daily school life. This study employed a quantitative approach using a descriptive correlational method. The research population consisted of all Grade I, II, and III students at Benua State Elementary School, Sanggau Regency. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The findings revealed that the implementation of Christian Religious Education was categorized as good, while the students’ ethical behavior was also categorized as good. Data analysis indicated a positive and significant influence of Christian Religious Education on students’ ethics. The better the implementation of Christian Religious Education, the better the ethical behavior demonstrated by students in their daily lives. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that Christian Religious Education plays a significant role in shaping students’ ethics. Therefore, the teaching and learning process of Christian Religious Education should be continuously improved to support the development of students’ character and behavior in accordance with Christian values.