“…Developing the philosophy developed through musical instruments also extends to the Christian religious education included in the independent curriculum. For example, when considering the encounter of traditional music, the arts, as part of the process of God's work (Andriany et al, 2023;Dela et al, 2022;Hasan et al, 2023;Keristina et al, 2023;Lana et al, 2023;Lumbantobing, 2022;Nugrahhu, 2020Nugrahhu, , 2021Nugrahhu, , 2022Nugrahhu et al, 2023;Nursusanti et al, 2022;Pahan, 2020Pahan, , 2021PAHAN et al, 2014;Pahan & Prasetya, 2023;Pernando et al, 2022;Reggina & Indriani, 2023;Salmanezer et al, 2023;Saputra et al, 2023;Seruyanti et al, 2023;Sihombing, 2015Sihombing, , 2019Sihombing, , 2022Sulistyowati et al, 2021;Suriani & Betaubun, 2022;Tobing, 2015;Utami, 2022;Wahyudi et al, 2023). God's work of diving, exploring, and dwelling in the universe and across cultures.…”