Aportes de la comprensión del amor a partir de 1 corintios 13:1-13 a los procesos formativos de la educación religiosa

Abstract

This article examines the contributions that the Christian love understanding based on the message of 1 Corinthians 13 can offer to the formative processes of sixth-grade students in an educational institution located in Condoto, Chocó, Colombia. The study was developed using a qualitative approach framed within a narrative perspective which allows exploring how both the teacher and the students interpret the values of love in their daily experiences and interpersonal relationships. To collect the information a semi-structured interview was conducted with the Religious Education teacher and a focus group was carried out with the students. These techniques made it possible to gather spontaneous accounts of situations related to coexistence conflict and moments in which students attempt to practice patience kindness or respect. The findings indicate that students recognize Christian love as an important value although they face difficulties when trying to apply it in emotionally tense situations or disagreements with their peers. At the same time there is evidence of progress in personal reflection particularly in the willingness to apologize and the intention to improve their attitudes. These results suggest that Religious Education can become a meaningful formative space when love is approached as an ethical and spiritual principle.