Christian “Service-Stewardship” and Islamic “Khilafah” Emerging Models in Educational Administration

Abstract

This article investigates two emerging models in educational administration,
namely the Christian “service-stewardship,” and the Islamic
“Khilufuh.” The author traces the historical developments and intellectual
traditions within which the current educational administration has
evolved, and the transfoxmation that the discipline has undergone. The
article highlights the basic premises, the components of each model,
and the implications for educational administration. The juxtaposition
of the two models reveals shared elements and divergence. The article
concludes with a discussion of the potential contribution of the two
models, as well as the legitimate concerns that should be addressed.