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The Association for Theological Education in Southeast Asia (ATESEA) Institutional Repository is the official digital repository of ATESEA and its members. Its goal is to support ATESEA’s mission of wider cooperation among theological schools in research, consortium programs for advanced studies, and improving the quality of theological education. This innovative program also supports the preservation and access to publications, manuscripts, theses, and other academic works of member institutions’ theologians, faculty members, and students.

Particularly, it aims to:

Serve as a union digital archive of ATESEA and its members’ theological education, advance studies, and research
Provide an online facility for its members to promote, exchange, and disseminate their academic and theological works globally
Share knowledge, support scholarship, and theological thinking with everyone

ATESEA member institutions engaged in training for Christian ministry in Southeast Asia, and Institutions involved in theological education in Southeast Asia (Seminaries, Theological Schools, etc.) are invited to contribute academic articles, theses, and dissertations to the ATESEA IR for global accessibility and visibility. For members with existing IRs, metadata will be harvested from their repository into the ATESEA IR and linked to the original source. For those who do not have the capacity to establish their own IR, they can directly deposit the metadata and items to the ATESEA IR. ATESEA is committed to disseminating theological works while respecting the intellectual property rights of faculty and institutions.

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Proyek ibadah intergenerasi dalam rangka bulan keluarga di GKI Jember
(Sekolah Tinggi Teologi SAAT, 2024)
Damayanti, Tarisa Putri
The intergenerational worship project for Family Month at GKI Jember was designed as a means of spiritual formation, faith transmission, and intergenerational relationships. This study aimed to design and implement a worship service involving various age groups within a single liturgical unit, using literature studies, a survey of the congregation's context, and an analysis of the church's music repertoire. The service included creative elements such as drama, an intergenerational choir, and songs relevant to the theme "Family Restored by God." Evaluation showed that this service successfully raised the congregation's awareness of the importance of family relationships restored by God, while creating an inclusive atmosphere that supported the active involvement of all generations. The strength of this project lies in the liturgical design, which is based on biblical values and the local context of the GKI Jember congregation. While challenges included limited preparation time and intergenerational coordination. Recommendations for GKI Jember include the formation of a permanent intergenerational team, the development of family spirituality through post-service guidance, and long-term evaluation to monitor the impact of the service on the congregation's lives. This research makes a significant contribution to supporting the church's vision and mission to be a community rooted in God's Word and bearing fruit in concrete works. Through intergenerational worship, the congregation is invited to not only be hearers of the word, but also doers of the word in their daily lives as witnesses of Christ in the world.
Terjemahan konsep sheol, hades, dan gehenna sebagai "neraka" dalam Alkitab bahasa Una: sebuah telaah eksegetis-teologis Alkitabiah
(Sekolah Tinggi Teologi SAAT, 2026)
Susanto, Yunita
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Mamahit, Ferry Yefta
The concepts of Sheol, Hades, and Gehenna are unfamiliar to the Una people. Through these three terms, the Bible shapes an understanding of the concept of "hell" that has evolved continuously from the Old Testament to the New Testament. However, in the traditional animistic beliefs of the Una people, the concept of hell and the final punishment for the wicked as stated in the Bible is unknown. Therefore, translating the concept of "hell" into the Una language must be done faithfully to the meaning of the Bible, while also taking into account the cultural background and beliefs of the Una people so that the Bible's message can be understood accurately and clearly by the Una people. Therefore, this thesis emphasizes that translating the Bible into the Una language serves as a bridge connecting the biblical worldview with the worldview of the Una people. Translating the concepts of Sheol, Hades, and Gehenna from an exegetical perspective is expected to foster a stronger theological understanding of the Una people in accordance with the Bible's teachings regarding the concept of hell and the end of human life. This study focuses on the question of whether the concept of "hell" in the Una Bible has been translated faithfully from a biblical exegetical-theological perspective. To answer this question, the author conducted an exegesis of the terms Sheol, Hades, and Gehenna, taking into account their context, usage, and relationship to other parts of the Bible through the exegesis of selected verses. Based on the results of this exegesis, the author examined the translation of these concepts in the Una Bible, while also reviewing the development and continuity of the concept of "hell" in the Bible and its theological implications. The results indicate that several translations in the Una Bible do not fully align with the exegetical analysis of the concept of "hell" in the Bible. In this process, the theory of idiomatic translation, which underlies the approach to translating the Una Bible, is used as a basis for proposing translation revisions. Furthermore, based on the analysis, the author concludes that there are three main categories in the translation of the concepts of Sheol, Hades, and Gehenna in the Una Bible: hell as a region, hell as a state, and hell as a figurative equivalent. Each category has several translation variations. This diversity demonstrates that the Una Bible is translated idiomatically, focusing on fidelity to the biblical context and its naturalness within the structure of the Una language. However, this diversity can also obscure the understanding of Sheol, Hades, and Gehenna as a unified concept of “hell,” demonstrating the development and continuity between the Old Testament and the New Testament and allowing for a shared understanding of hell and final punishment.
Persepsi peserta kelas pemuridan tentang gerakan pemuridan dalam Gereja
(Sekolah Tinggi Teologi SAAT, 2025)
Seniman
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Pranoto, Irwan
Discipleship has become a crucial element in various churches, including the West Kalimantan Christian Church (GKKB) in Pontianak. Since 2013, the program has implemented a development model through discipleship classes of varying durations: one, three, and two years. This program aims to shape congregations into disciples of Christ who grow in faith, bear fruit in life, and actively witness. The goal is to encourage more discipleship class participants to engage in church ministry. However, after a decade (until 2023), there remains a gap between the intended goals and the results achieved, marked by a shortage of ministers and the inactivity of some participants in ministry. Therefore, this study aims to understand the perceptions of discipleship class participants regarding the discipleship movement implemented by the church, thereby gaining a more comprehensive picture of the program's effectiveness and impact on building congregational life. This study employed basic qualitative methods with thematic analysis to explain and reflect the reality. The study respondents consisted of ten people who had graduated from the discipleship class, five men and five women aged 23 to 55. Respondents' educational backgrounds varied, ranging from high school (SMA) to master's degree (S2). Data collection took place in May 2024 through semi-structured interviews lasting between 45 and 50 minutes. Interviews were conducted face-to-face, recorded with the respondents' permission, then transcribed and analyzed through coding. The results of this study provide a general overview of participants' perceptions of the discipleship movement in the church. Participants first learned about and participated in the discipleship class through a promotion conducted by the church. During the discipleship class, the most memorable experiences for them were the learning of God's Word and the dynamics of small-group interactions. Furthermore, various motivating and supporting factors assisted participants in the discipleship process. The significance of the discipleship movement for the participants was reflected in aspects of spiritual growth, community formation, the curriculum used, and the involvement of small-group leaders. Overall, discipleship class participants assessed the discipleship movement implemented by the church as appropriate and having a positive impact on their faith development.
Persepsi pemimpin kelompok kecil mengenai peran mereka sebagai pemimpin gembala dalam pemuridan siswa di Perkantas Regional Jawa Timur
(Sekolah Tinggi Teologi SAAT, 2024)
Kurniawan, Christian Hadi
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Teng, Michael
Guidance for adolescents is essential, as adolescence is a period of identity formation within the human developmental transition. Given the complex turmoil of changes, challenges, and needs characterizing this period, the most appropriate guidance method is relational discipleship within small groups. In 1974, in Surabaya, Perkantas began expanding its ministry to adolescents through small-group discipleship—specifically "Growing Together Groups" (KTB)—which serve as the core of Perkantas' student ministry. Small Group Leaders (PKK) act as shepherd-leaders, shepherding the Small Group Members (AKK). The East Java regional branch of Perkantas has carried out this student ministry for the past five decades (1974–2024). In this context, the primary research question addressed is: How do Small Group Leaders perceive their role as shepherd-leaders in student discipleship within the Perkantas East Java region? This primary question is broken down into three sub-questions: (1) How do PKK understand the role of a shepherd-leader? (2) How do PKK enact the shepherd-leader role with AKK? (3) What dynamics do PKK experience while shepherding AKK? To answer these questions, the study employs a basic qualitative research design, with data collected through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews featuring open-ended questions. Data analysis procedures involved creating verbatim transcripts, coding the data, and compiling a qualitative narrative report. The findings indicate that PKK define shepherd-leadership through three primary roles: guide, provider of needs, and protector. The enactment of the shepherd-leader role with AKK is closely linked to small-group dynamics. This enactment encompasses four areas: providing a peer-based faith community for AKK; nurturing the spiritual and character aspects of AKK; equipping AKK with necessary skills; and assisting AKK in planning their futures. Regarding the dynamics experienced by the PKK in shepherding the AKK, three key aspects were identified: the PKK faced external obstacles, the PKK grappled with internal struggles, and the PKK achieved success in the holistic growth of the AKK.
Persepsi mahasiswa Gen Z mengenai kebiasaan rohani membaca Alkitab
(Sekolah Tinggi Teologi SAAT, 2026)
Devi, Citra
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Pranoto, Irwan
Amidst the changing times, Gen Z faces various challenges in both their daily lives and their faith. Within the Christian faith tradition, the Bible plays a crucial role as a means of grace that can assist in navigating these challenges. Ironically, however, studies indicate that Christians—including Gen Z—are beginning to abandon the spiritual habit of Bible reading. Therefore, this study aims to understand the perceptions of Gen Z university students regarding the spiritual habit of reading the Bible. This study employs a basic qualitative research method grounded in a constructivist philosophical perspective, aiming to construct meaning from the participants' experiences. Ten Gen Z students from UK Petra Surabaya participated in the study, having met the necessary criteria; all were students who currently maintain the spiritual habit of reading the Bible. Data collection was conducted through face-to-face, semi-structured interviews lasting 40–60 minutes. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using coding techniques. The findings reveal four perceptions held by Gen Z students regarding the spiritual habit of Bible reading. First, regarding their desire for spiritual growth, they express an awareness that reading the Bible is both important and necessary. Second, concerning the challenges faced in maintaining this habit, students cite internal factors—such as laziness, life struggles, a lack of awareness regarding the importance of Bible reading, and busy schedules—as well as external factors related to friends and community. Third, regarding the supporting factors that encourage them to continue reading the Bible, internal factors include an awareness of God's calling, while external factors involve the roles of the campus spiritual center, the church, and parents. Fourth, regarding the impact of the habit, participants report positive outcomes across cognitive, affective, and practical dimensions.