Christian Values and Their Influence on Pedagogical Practice: Theological Foundations of Moral Education Formation

This study aimed to determine the characteristics of Christian values in the process of moral education and their influence on educational systems in both historical and contemporary contexts. The research encompassed an analysis of Christian pedagogical traditions, educational methods, and their transformation within the framework of educational modernisation. The study employed historical-analytical, comparative, and structural-functional methods. Through the historical-analytical method, the evolution of Christian pedagogical practices was traced from early educational initiatives to contemporary learning models. The comparative method enabled the identification of differences and commonalities between educational systems shaped by Christian traditions in the United States and South Korea. The structural-functional approach provided an understanding of the role of Christian moral principles in youth education within the context of secularisation and digitalisation of education. The findings revealed that Christian education has played a pivotal role in shaping moral norms and fostering socially responsible individuals. Historical analysis demonstrated that Catholic and Protestant educational institutions contributed to the development of educational traditions by introducing systematic approaches to teaching and upbringing. The comparative analysis established that Christian educational institutions in the United States and South Korea have integrated religious principles into the educational process differently, influenced by historical, socio-cultural, and political factors.