Manajemen Moral dan Karakter dalam Pendidikan Kristen di Era Kontemporer:

Upaya Pencegahan Dekadensi Moral pada Generasi Muda

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the practice of moral and character management in Christian education in the contemporary era, focusing on the roles of schools, churches, and families. The research was motivated by the phenomenon of moral decline among Christian youth, which is influenced by globalization, digital technology penetration, and the weakening of social control. A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed, enabling an in-depth analysis of moral formation strategies through literature review and conceptual synthesis. The findings reveal that Christian schools play a crucial role in instilling Christian values through formal learning and character habituation, while the church serves as a spiritual formation institution providing faith mentoring and community support. Meanwhile, the family acts as the primary setting of faith nurturing through parental example and daily spiritual practices. These three institutions cannot operate in isolation but must collaborate within an integrative model of moral management. The model comprises planning, implementation, habituation, supervision, and evaluation carried out in a synergistic manner. The study concludes that effective moral management in Christian education requires genuine collaboration among schools, churches, and families. Through such synergy, Christian youth can grow into a generation with strong character, resilience, and the ability to face contemporary challenges with a firm foundation of faith.