MANULANGI: JEJAK SPIRITUAL DALAM TRADISI BATAK YANG MENGINSPIRASI PEMBINAAN IMAN INTERGENERASI

Junjungan Simorangkir; Johanes Waldes Hasugian; Bintahan Marodjahan; Shindy Roidola Napitupulu; Robert Juni Tua Sitio; Candra Tandi Reinhard Siagian

doi:10.38091/man_raf.v12i2.666

Junjungan Simorangkir Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Tarutung
Johanes Waldes Hasugian Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Sumatera Utara
Bintahan Marodjahan Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Tarutung
Shindy Roidola Napitupulu Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Tarutung
Robert Juni Tua Sitio Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Tarutung
Candra Tandi Reinhard Siagian Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Tarutung

DOI: https://doi.org/10.38091/man_raf.v12i2.666

Keywords: Batak Tradition, Contextual Theology, Intergenerational;, Manulangi

Abstract

The Manulangi tradition in Batak society is a cultural practice that represents children's respect for their parents while strengthening family solidarity. The values in this tradition align with Christian teachings, particularly the command to honor parents (Exodus 20:12). However, most previous studies have emphasized the symbolic and socio-cultural aspects of the Manulangi tradition, resulting in little exploration of its pedagogical potential in Christian faith education. This study aims to reinterpret the Manulangi tradition as a pedagogical medium for intergenerational Christian faith education. The study used a descriptive qualitative method through observation and in-depth interviews with religious leaders, traditional leaders, and village heads in Lumban Suhi-Suhi Village, Pangururan District, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, thematic categorization, and theological-pedagogical analysis with source triangulation validation. The results show that Manulangi functions not only as a traditional tradition but also as a learning space for faith values that enable the transfer of values between generations, such as respect, love, responsibility, and family reconciliation. With a contextual theological approach and adult education, this tradition has the potential to be developed as a pedagogical medium in contextual Christian faith education for the Batak people.

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