Palit, Sthevy Greace (2025) Analisis Teologis tentang Ritual Ma’palin dan Relevansinya terhadap Penguatan Spiritualitas di Gereja Toraja Jemaat Mongsia, Klasis Rantebua. Scholar thesis, Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Toraja.
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Abstract
Penelitian ini membahas ritual Ma’palin sebagai tradisi adat Toraja dan relevansinya terhadap penguatan spiritualitas jemaat di Gereja Toraja Jemaat Mongsia, Klasis Rantebua, ditinjau dari sudut pandang teologi Kristen. Ritual Ma’palin merupakan praktik pemindahan jenazah yang hingga kini masih dilestarikan dan mengalami transformasi makna seiring dengan masuknya ajaran Kristen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana jemaat memaknai ritual Ma’palin dalam terang iman Kristen serta kontribusinya terhadap pertumbuhan spiritual jemaat. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode interpretatif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui studi pustaka, observasi, dan wawancara dengan pendeta, majelis, tokoh adat, serta anggota jemaat. Data dianalisis melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Ma’palin dipahami sebagai ungkapan kasih dan penghormatan kepada anggota keluarga yang telah meninggal, bukan sebagai pemujaan leluhur. Ritual ini menjadi sarana refleksi iman, menumbuhkan sikap syukur, kerendahan hati, serta pengharapan akan kehidupan kekal. Dengan pemaknaan yang benar, ritual Ma’palin relevan dalam memperkuat spiritualitas jemaat tanpa bertentangan dengan iman Kristen. Kata Kunci: Ritual Ma’palin, Spiritualitas Kristen, Teologi, Budaya Toraja. ABSTRACT This study examines the Ma’palin ritual as a Torajan customary tradition and its relevance to the strengthening of congregational spirituality in the Toraja Church, Mongsia Congregation, Rantebua Classis, from the perspective of Christian theology. The Ma’palin ritual is a practice of relocating the remains of the deceased, which continues to be preserved and has undergone a transformation of meaning following the introduction of Christian teachings. This study aims to explore how the congregation understands the Ma’palin ritual in the light of Christian faith and its contribution to the spiritual growth of the congregation. The research employs an interpretative method with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through literature review, observation, and interviews with pastors, church elders, traditional leaders, and members of the congregation. The data were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the Ma’palin ritual is understood as an expression of love and respect for deceased family members rather than as ancestor worship. The ritual serves as a medium for faith reflection, fostering attitudes of gratitude, humility, and hope in eternal life. With proper interpretation, the Ma’palin ritual remains relevant in strengthening congregational spirituality without contradicting Christian faith. Keywords: Ma’palin Ritual, Christian Spirituality, Contextual Theology, Torajan Culture.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Scholar) |
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| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology |
| Depositing User: | am andarias m. |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Feb 2026 10:09 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Feb 2026 10:09 |
| URI: | http://digilib-iakntoraja.ac.id/id/eprint/5240 |
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