PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS IMAN DAN INKUIRI: INTEGRASI KOMPETENSI PEDAGOGIK GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN DALAM PENDEKATAN IBL (Inquiry Based-Learning) di SEKOLAH GLOBAL INDO ASIA - BATAM

The challenges of contemporary education demand a holistic learning approach—not only cognitive, but also addressing affective and spiritual aspects. Christian Religious Education (CRE) plays a strategic role in shaping students who are faithful, reflective, and able to live according to the teachings of Christ. This article explores the integration of pedagogical competence among CRE teachers within the Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) approach as implemented in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework at Global Indo Asia School. This approach encourages active student engagement in exploring the Word of God, constructing understanding through inquiry, and reflecting on its application in real life. The study highlights the importance of faith reflection as an integral part of the learning process. Students are not only invited to understand the contents of the Bible but also to implement that knowledge in their daily lives. This strengthens spiritual awareness and shapes Christian character. A case study in a Year 2 class with the topic “Caring for Nature as a Human Responsibility” shows that through inquiry and reflection methods, students can connect learning with spiritual responsibility in a contextual way. Furthermore, the article also discusses the challenges and solutions in implementing IBL in the context of CRE, including limited resources, time constraints, and the need for a deeper understanding of faith-based educational philosophy.