Journal of Christian Education in Korea (기독교교육논총)

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Negative Effects of Digital Technologies and the Direction of Church Education in the Era of the Great Digital Transformation

디지털 대전화의 시대, 디지털 역기능과 교회교육의 방향

  • Received : 2024.03.07
  • Accepted : 2024.03.29
  • Published : 2024.03.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to formulate the direction of Church education, taking into account the negative effects of digital technologies in the era of the Great Digital Transformation. Firstly, the study discussed comprehension of the Great Digital Transformation and negative effects of digital technologies. The term "Great Digital Transformation" signifies a fundamental shift into a world where everything that surrounds us becomes digital-based. In this era of the Great Digital Transformation, the negative effects of digital technologies are intensifying. Secondly, the study discussed the issue of education and church education during the great digital transformation period. The use of digital technologies has been widespread in schools. However, academic circles have raised concerns about the negative effects of digital technology on both the classroom environment and basic academic skills such as reading ability. Since digital education is becoming more popular, there is a fear that church education may fall behind in a rapidly changing society. In conclusion, the study proposed recommendations for reshaping Church education in the era of the Great Digital Transformation, considering the negative effects of digital technologies. The first is Christian worldview education, which is centered around the faith community. Education in the Christian worldview, learned through the interaction with various faiths within the faith community, encourages critical thinking and reflection on the risks posed by the digital age that are associated with capitalism and meritocracy. The second is Christian care, which is centered around the faith community. Christian care in the era of the Great Digital Transformation will help us to form genuine connections with discriminated, isolated, and lonely souls who suffer from negative effects of digital technologies, guiding them towards the path of salvation.

연구 목적 : 본 연구의 목적은 디지털 대전환의 시대, 디지털 역기능에 따른 교회교육의 방향을 제언하기 위한 것이다. 연구 내용 및 방법 : 연구는 첫째, 디지털 대전환과 디지털 역기능에 대한 이해를 논하였다. 디지털 대전환은 우리의 주변을 구성하는 모든 것이 디지털 기반으로 바뀌면서, 기존과는 근본적으로 다른 차원의 세계로 변화한다는 것을 의미한다. 이러한 디지털 대전환의 시대에 디지털 역기능이 심화되고 있다. 둘째, 디지털 대전환의 시대 교육의 이슈와 교회교육을 논하였다. 학교에서 디지털 기술을 활용한 수업이 확산되고 있다. 하지만 디지털 기술이 수업 분위기를 해칠 뿐 아니라 읽기능력 등 기초 학력 저하를 유발한다는 우려가 학계에서 제기되고 있다. 교회교육은 디지털 교육이 교육의 트렌드로 부상하는 상황에서 변화하는 사회에서 도태될 수 있다는 두려움이 있다. 결론 및 제언 : 디지털 대전환의 시대 디지털 역기능에 따른 교회교육의 방향을 제언하였다. 첫째는 신앙공동체를 중심으로 하는 기독교 세계관 교육이다. 신앙공동체 안에서 다양한 신앙의 상호작용 경험을 통해 배우는 기독교 세계관 교육은 자본주의와 능력주의와 결부되어 위험에 처하게 될 디지털 시대를 비판적으로 사고하고 성찰하도록 하며, 미래 인공지능 시대와 디지털 역기능을 대비하는 교육의 역할을 할 수 있다. 둘째는 신앙공동체를 중심으로 하는 기독교적인 돌봄이다. 기독교인 돌봄은 디지털 대전환의 시대를 살아가면서 디지털 역기능에 의해 고통 받고 차별받고 소외되고 외로운 영혼들과의 진정한 만남을 형성하게 하고, 그들을 구원의 길로 인도할 수 있게할 것이다.

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