INTRODUCTION TO CB: RELIGION
Session 1
Course : Character Building: Agama Year : 2022
Learning Outcomes
Students are able to explain what character is and how it is formed, and what is the
relationship between character formation and religion that contains basic and universal values
for humans.
Introduction
Character is formed as a result of internalizing values.
Religions contain basic and universal values for humans.
CB: Religion is an endeavor to internalize religious values in life.
A critical-rational study is needed to achieve a deep understanding that can direct desires and actions.
Value and Character
Value
Value is something that is important, guarded, maintained and upheld in life.
Values are generally divided into two types: Moral values and non-moral values, both have
similarities and differences.
Values in general have power, urges human will to appreciate and make it happen.
The force of moral values is much more serious, pressing on us even when we really don't want to do it.
Value and Character
Character
Character Formed from the internalization of values.
Character can be understood as values that have been successfully internalized in one's life.
Character has two sides: focused on oneself and focused on others.
Character is an inner disposition that has an operative value.
Character Building Lasts a Lifetime
Character education = Value education, lasts a lifetime (formal, informal, non-formal).
Children imitate, good examples and role models are important
Changes in character can happen instantly too by an enlightenment or special experience.
Character is not something you were born with, so everyone can be a person of good character.
Knowing - Feeling - Doing
Good characters consist of three unified aspects:
Knowing, wanting, and doing what’s good.
These three things can be pursued through assessment, deepening, discussion, study
(understanding); deepening of cases, stories,
experiences (wants); and programs, action plans, and intentions to implement them (actions).
Having a good character is the same as being a
good person.
Religion is the Source of Moral Values for Character Building
Religion is one of reference for good and bad judgments.
The main source is the holy scripture which contains the main moral principle for humans.
The goal is that the moral-religious values written in various holy scriptures can be well internalized in one's life.
Indonesia as a religious country/society must
become a role model in a good and meritorious life.
General Atmosphere of Religious Life
Religion has made the lives of many people better (live well and meritoriously, repent, make sense of life in the light of God's will, be a blessing for
others).
There are also religious people who deviate from the practice of living the true faith (intolerant,
exclusivism, fanaticism, radical, acts of terror, etc.).
There are differences between religions that have the potential to cause counter-productive religious attitudes.
Important Things Related To
Religion-Based Character Building
It is necessary to understand the differences in sacred texts and the reasons for these differences.
It is important to find similarities (main moral principle from God) that far exceed all differences.
Religions have the same mission, we are brothers-in- arms to make a better life.
In matters of faith and religion, one should not get rid of reason (critical thinking, common sense) the main gift from God to humans.
The texts of the holy scriptures (revelation) are
intended for all ages, but primarily they are contextual.
Closing
Character is formed from the internalization of values, one of which is religious values.
Character controls our lives (knowing what’s good, wanting it to happen, and doing it).
Focused on two sides: To oneself and to others (including in living as a nation, in working and
using science and technology, as well as in treating the environment).
The formation of religion-based character really
requires adequate use of common sense, the main gift of God that marks humans as special and
noble creatures.
Discussion
How to properly internalize the basic and universal values contained in religions so that they become characters that are able to
control human life?
Question and Answer
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