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Reimagining Christian Education: Engaging Bell Hooks’ Insight in Hoping and Ontological Seasoning

Authors
Alfonso Munte1, *
1Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Palangka Raya, Palangka Raya, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: alfonsomuntee@iaknpky.ac.id
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Alfonso Munte
Available Online 16 June 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-424-2_31How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Bell Hooks Critical Pedagogy; Collective Imagination; Contextualization of Educational Theory; Inclusive Education; Transformation of Christian Education
Abstract

This research definitively explores Bell Hooks’ thoughts on critical pedagogy when it encounters the context of education and Christian education in Indonesia. This research uses literature study research as part of qualitative research. The research will analyze Hooks’ key ideas, such as imagination, identity, love, and hope, when in conflict with the dynamics of contemporary education. The primary focus is Hooks’ critique of the hierarchical and alienating traditional education system and his proposal to approach pedagogy with a more inclusive, imaginative, prophetic, dialogical, and transformative framework. This research explores how Hooks’ theory could be used in Christian education in Indonesia. Socio-economic-cultural complexities and local-national challenges have been considered. The analysis shows that Hooks’ critical pedagogy work offers an important perspective for reforming educational practices, strengthening students’ active participation, and providing a more equitable, sustainable, and inclusive learning environment. However, careful adaptation to the Indonesian landscape is necessary. This research presents a reflective discourse on education reform in Indonesia and highlights the importance of a communal, critical, and social justice-oriented approach — exactly the approach Hooks would have endorsed.

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Proceedings of The 3rd International Conference on Christian and Inter-Religious Studies (ICC-IRS 2024)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
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16 June 2025
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978-2-38476-424-2
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2352-5398
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