202 research outputs found
The Sacrament of Baptism Fulfills A Longing for Salvation in The Mitoni Tradition: A Pastoral Circle Method
No full textSome Javanese Catholics still practice the mitoni tradition when a mother is seven months pregnant with her first child. It is believed that by carrying out this mitoni tradition, the birth process will be smooth and the mother and baby will be safe. Javanese Catholics often question whether or not mitoni is allowed according to the teachings of the Catholic Church. In this particular topic, the theological question arises as to whether it is still necessary to seek salvation through rituals, while salvation has been fully fulfilled through Jesus Christ and received in the Sacrament of Baptism. In answering this theological question, the author uses the literature study method as his research method. The approach chosen to discuss the relationship between the mitoni tradition and the sacrament of Baptism is the pastoral circle method from the theory of Joe Holland Peter Henriot. Meanwhile, to analyze the mitoni ritual, the author uses Roland Barthes' semiotic theory. From the results of the analysis, noble values were found behind the mitoni tradition that are in line with Christian values. After these values are further examined with systematic reflection on the theological meaning of baptism, it is concluded that the mitoni tradition is very close to the tradition of baptism in the Catholic Church. Therefore, the mitoni tradition that is still carried out by Catholic Javanese can be preserved with some adjustments in accordance with the Catholic tradition.
Flipped Learning Berbasis Pedagogi Ignasian pada Kuliah Perjanjian Baru Fakultas Teologi Universitas Sanata Dharma
No full textResponding to the needs of students in this digital era, the utilization of educational technology must be welcomed and used properly in the classroom. Flipped Learning (FL) is one of them. The implementation of flipped-learning by involving audio-visual content and the utilization of digital media will certainly help students to further absorb learning materials. Using devices, students can access lecture materials before the meeting. Sanata Dharma University also uses a Learning Management System (LMS) that can be optimized to support this flipped-learning. This paper aims to discuss the application of FL in “Introduction to New Testament” courses at the Faculty of Theology and the evaluation of this method. The method used is participatory observation of the author as lecturers involved in this FL-based learning and also literature study related to the basic concepts of FL to help deliver material to students in this digital era. The results showed that the application of this FL based on Ignatian pedagogy helped students to have an intellectual, participatory, and practical learning experience
Peran Asisten Imam dalam Pendampingan Iman Orang Sakit di Paroki Santa Maria dengan Tidak Bernoda Asal Tulungagung
No full textThis title was chosen because it sees the role of the assistant priest which is so important in assisting the faith of the sick and seeing the picture of the faith assistance of the sick that has been going on so far. The assistant priest is the spearhead of the church's pastoral ministry work. Assistant priests have many roles in the church. One of them is to provide faith assistance as well as send communion for the sick. The problem that arises is that there are many assistant priests, but there are few who serve the faith assistance of the sick. In response to this problem, the author conducted a research on the role of assistant priests and faith assistance for the sick. Observation was made to see firsthand the role of the assistant priest in assisting the faith of the sick. The author uses qualitative research by conducting in-depth interviews with assistant priests by paying attention to their age and tenure. The selection of informants was carried out on the proposal and discussion with the head of the liturgical section and the coordinator of the assistant priest. The results of the study show that the role of assistant priests in assisting the faith of the sick is very important and missed by the people. However, the provisions owned by this assistant priest still need to be increased, developed, and improved, especially the provisions for faith assistance for the sick. The competence of assistant priests needs to be improved in order to serve well. The faith assistance carried out must be able to bring enthusiasm, motivation, joy, and comfort to the sick and their families. Faith assistance, faith confirmation, and gratitude for the assistant priest who serves. Assisting the faith of the sick is not just a task but a call from the heart.AbstrakJudul ini dipilih karena melihat peran asisten imam yang begitu penting dalam pendampingan iman orang sakit sekaligus melihat gambaran pendampingan iman orang sakit yang telah berlangsung selama ini. Asisten imam adalah ujung tombak karya pelayanan pastoral gereja. Asisten imam memiliki peran yang banyak dalam gereja. Salah satunya adalah memberikan pendampingan iman sekaligus mengirimkan komuni bagi orang sakit. Persoalan yang muncul adalah asisten imam itu banyak, namun yang melayani pendampingan iman orang sakit itu sedikit. Menanggapi pokok permasalahan ini, penulis melakukan penelitian mengenai peran asisten imam dan pendampingan iman orang sakit. Observasi dilakukan untuk melihat secara langsung mengenai gambaran peran asisten imam dalam pendampingan iman orang sakit. Penulis memakai penelitian kualitatif dengan melaksanakan wawancara mendalam dengan asisten imam dengan memperhatikan usia dan masa baktinya. Pemilihan informan dilakukan atas usul dan diskusi dengan ketua seksi liturgi dan koordinator asisten imam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran asisten imam dalam pendampingan iman orang sakit itu sangat penting dan dirindukan oleh umat. Namun, bekal yang dimiliki oleh asisten imam ini masih perlu ditambah, dikembangkan, dan ditingkatkan, khususnya bekal untuk pendampingan iman orang sakit. Kompetensi asisten imam perlu ditingkatkan agar bisa melayani dengan baik. Pendampingan iman yang dilakukan harus bisa membawa semangat, motivasi, sukacita, dan penghiburan bagi yang sakit dan keluarganya. Pendampingan iman peneguhan iman dan rasa syukur bagi asisten imam yang melayani. Pendampingan iman orang sakit bukanlah sekedar tugas melainkan panggilan dari dalam hati
FILSAFAT DIVINITAS (KEILAHIAN) ATAU TEOLOGI
No full textOn December 10, 2014, a national seminar discussing the theme "Philosophy of Divinity: Rethinking Theology in the Context of Scientific Discourse, Higher Education and Society" took place in Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta. At the seminar, the author presented his ideas regarding the mention of theology as "philosophy of divinity". The author argues that theology that we know as the systematic reflection on faith can be referred as "philosophy of divinity". By tracing the development of theology in history, the author find that the term "divinity" (indonesian translation for keilahian) designates the content of what is now understood as theology. The mention of theology as philosophy of divinity does not eliminate its meaning, let alone the essence. In history of its development, theology always interacted with philosophy. After accountable argument with the historical perspective, the author draws some practical implications of "changing" theology into philosophy of divinity. This article is a further development of the ideas the author presented in the seminar
Solidarity Towards the Poor Based on the Ideas of Pope Francis
No full textSolidarity is a value rooted in the understanding and commitment of faith to respond to and seek solutions to the concrete problems of human life for the development of life together. Solidarity is also one of the values and life practices of the Church that has been internalized and passed down by Jesus and his disciples. However, over time, the value of solidarity has become increasingly eroded by the currents of the times. In the situation of the weakening of human solidarity values in the post-modern era, Pope Francis, in his pastoral vision, calls on the faithful to internalize and cultivate the value of solidarity, especially towards the small, the poor, the oppressed, and the forgotten.Through this article, the author focuses on exploring Pope Francis's ideas about solidarity towards the poor. The research method used is qualitative literature study with a descriptive analysis approach. The purpose of compiling this article is to explore and discover the meaning of solidarity based on Pope Francis's ideas. The results of the research show that reflections and ideas about solidarity from Pope Francis can contribute to theological reflection and can also become priority values that can be lived and interpreted within the framework of means of accountability of faith and salvation in the midst of communal life
ALTAR SEBAGAI TEMPAT TERJADINYA PERISTIWA KESELAMATAN: TINJAUAN TEOLOGIS MENURUT ALFONSUS MARIA DE LIGUORI
No full textABSTRACT:This article is a study to find the theological meaning of altar according to Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. The author is interested in examining one of the peculiarities of Alphonsus' theology, namely the altar. The main focus of this writing is to find the theological meaning of the altar according to Alphonsus. The method used is a literature study. The main source of this research is the theological reflections generated from the writings of Alphonsus. The purpose of this article has two purposes. First, helping the Catholic people to experience the Eucharist more deeply when it is set with Alphonsus' understanding of the altar. Second, through this research, the readers can understand and take inspiration from the meaning of the altar in their daily lives.The theological meaning of the altar according to Alphonsus is the altar as an act of God's love, the altar as God's gift to humans, the altar as a symbol of the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the altar as a symbol of the unity of God and man.ABSTRAKArtikel ini merupakan kajian untuk menemukan makna teologis altar menurut Santo Alfonsus Maria de Liguori. Penulis tertarik untuk mengkaji salah satu kekhasan teologi Alfonsus, yaitu altar. Fokus utama tulisan ini adalah menemukan makna teologis altar menurut Alfonsus. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi kepustakaan. Sumber utama penelitian ini adalah refleksi teologis yang dihasilkan dari tulisan-tulisan Alfonsus. Artikel ini memiliki dua tujuan. Pertama, membantu umat Katolik untuk mengalami Ekaristi lebih mendalam ketika ditatapkan dengan pemahaman Alfonsus tentang altar. Kedua, melalui penelitian ini, pembaca dapat memahami dan mengambil inspirasi dari makna altar dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Makna teologis altar menurut Alfonsus adalah altar sebagai tindakan cinta Allah, altar sebagai pemberian diri Allah kepada manusia, altar sebagai lambang kurban penebusan Yesus Kristus dan altar sebagai lambang kesatuan Allah dan manusia
VOICE IN ACADEMIC WRITING: THE TRANSPOSITIONING OF AUTHOR IDENTITY IN RESPONDING TO MANUSCRIPT BLIND REVIEWERS
No full textVoice as one of vital elements in academic writing can impinge upon the quality of one’s writing. Despite robust controversies over the usefulness of this metaphorical notion, a plethora of studies on voice has contributed to our understanding of its role in determining writing quality. The foci of these studies, however, are constricted on either voice as individual or voice as social, ignoring the perspective of voice as dialogic. This case study investigates the written reviews of a manuscript author by four blind reviewers in different international Scopus-indexed journals. Drawing on the ideas of “voice as dialogic” and of “transpositioning” of identity, this study seeks to identify and to examine the authorial strategies of an author in constructing his own voice in textual realizations as responses to the manuscript blind reviewers. In doing so, it attempts to finds out the author’s writing identity as manifested in the texts constructed. Relativism’s methodology was employed in order to provide the construction of certain phenomena (i.e. dialogical voice) as accurately as possible. Results revealed that the manuscript author employed two key authorial strategies: averring established authority and foregrounding the ecologies of knowledges.
Penghayatan Sakramen Perkawinan Pasangan Suami-Istri Katolik Membuahkan Keselamatan
No full textThe Church has a doctrine of marriage authentic values. Church regards marriage as a supreme and sacred life call because God himself leads and blesses this marriage institution. The sacrament of marriage itself does not spare from the influence of globalization which cause the increasing of civil divorce cases. Nevertheless there are still a lot of catholic spouses who are able to maintain their fidelity in marriage. Based on this background, the author conducted a field study of the Catholic spouses who are active in the church activities and who provide a good commitment to their marriage. The method of research is a mixed method. As a researcher, the author conducted a questionnaire to get the quantitative data and an in-depth interviews with selected spouses as respondents. After collecting data, the author makes an analysis of the data, an executive summary, a conclusion of the study, and pastoral recommendations.Finally, the author concludes that the nobleness of marriage dignity actually is conducted by the couple of husband and wife. The family pastoral care efforts need to be developed and given serious concern in parish. One of the important pastoral efforts to be implemented is ranging marriage catechesis for children, teenagers, and adults
C.S. Lewis Use of Symbol to Express Christian Concepts, Stories, and Teaching as Seen in The Chronicles of Narnia: the Magicians Nephew
No full textLiterature is said to be the medium where author expresses his experience in life, especially on the relationship with the creator. This idea could be clearly seen in the Chronicles of Narnia: The Magicians Nephew where C.S. Lewis, the author, expresses Christian concepts, stories, and teaching he understands throughout his life. Those all are expressed through symbolism due to its capability in making association with human experience as well as conveying any complex ideas in a form of concrete objects which are easily understood by the readers.Keywords: expressive approach, symbol, Christianit
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