KBR 68H Report: Beliefs Education

Elma, a student and adherent to local beliefs at Gandrungmangu Junior High School 3 in Cilacap works on an exam question for the subject "Beliefs".

Elma, a student and adherent to local beliefs at Gandrungmangu Junior High School 3 in Cilacap works on an exam question for the subject "Beliefs". Source: TRIBUN JATENG/Khoirul Muzakki

Some students at Gandrungmangu Junior High School 3 in Cilacap, recently undertook the national examination for the subject Beliefs Education rather than Religious Education, a step towards realising the Government’s commitment to respecting local beliefs.


How did students feel about being able to undertake the national examination for the subject Beliefs Education?  How did their classmates react?  What problems has the Gandrungmangu Junior High School 3 faced in implementing and maintaining the studies?  This special report from the team at KBR 68 H tells of the introduction on of Beliefs Education in Cilacap.    


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