Integrasi Musik Rohani dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Kristen untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar

Abstract

This study aims to examine the integration of spiritual music into Christian Religious Education (CRE) learning as an effort to enhance students' learning motivation. The method employed is library research using a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected from various sources, including books, scientific journals, and previous studies related to spiritual music, learning motivation, and Christian Religious Education. Data analysis was conducted through content analysis techniques to identify the concepts, roles, and implications of using spiritual music in the learning process. The findings indicate that spiritual music plays a significant role in creating a conducive learning environment, increasing students’ attention and engagement, and strengthening their understanding of learning materials. In addition, spiritual music contributes to character building and spiritual development through the internalization of Christian values contained in song lyrics. The integration of spiritual music into CRE learning has proven to be an innovative, engaging, and effective instructional strategy for improving learning motivation. Therefore, Christian Religious Education teachers should utilize spiritual music creatively and systematically to achieve optimal learning outcomes. This study is expected to serve as a reference for developing more holistic and meaningful Christian Religious Education learning practices.