High Dedication to Teaching Religion Despite Low Pay

Under such conditions, it is difficult for teachers to monitor their students. Sometimes the students cannot attend the class because of school activities.

KOMPAS/DIONISIUS REYNALDO TRIWIBOWO

Teachers of the State 6 Palu Elementary School are giving religious lessons to their students, Tuesday (16/10/2018).

The presence of religion teachers is vital to building the character of students. However, the fate of most religion teachers still remains uncertain. Despite all the limitations and minimal rewards, they are still willing to devote themselves to teaching religion.

Yoseph (46), for example, has been teaching Christianity for 14 years to students in Cirebon, West Java. Like a firefighter, he does the job because it is desperately needed. He has even volunteered to teach Christian students who do not have access to religious education at their school.