MODEL RETORIKA R. A. M. A. H.
PENDEKATAN BAHASA ANAK DALAM PENGAJARAN IMAN KRISTEN DI SEKOLAH MINGGU GKPS MENTENG INDAH
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https://doi.org/10.55798/2g2xf097Abstract
Christian Religious Education (PAK) for children in Sunday School has long been known as an effort to instill faith values. Although various communication methods are used, the language employed is often adult-centric and does not fully match the characteristics of children's language. Research on the application of rhetoric in children's PAK is still very limited, especially in integrating the three main principles, namely Ethos, Logos, and Pathos, into a more child-friendly communication model. The purpose of this study was to explore the extent to which teaching principles based on classical rhetorical styles can be applied by teachers in the process of communicating faith to children and to find an effective rhetorical model for them. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with a non-interventional participatory observation method at GKPS Menteng Indah Sunday School. The data collected came from interactions between teachers and children, as well as the use of language and emotional expressions during teaching sessions. The results showed that sermons tended to be monologic, the rhetorical devices used were less appropriate for children's language understanding, and the use of metaphors and analogies was still limited. Although there are elements of humor, the overemphasis on Ethos results in a loss of focus on Pathos and Logos. From these findings, the R.A.M.A.H. (Responsive, Analogous, Multisensory, Affective, and Hope) communication model was developed, which serves to translate the concept of rhetoric and communication into the context of how children express their faith. This model is designed to be used by Sunday School teachers as a guide to improve the effectiveness of religious communication and open up new opportunities for further research in the field of children's rhetoric and faith education.
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