THE KIAI’S MODERATE LEADERSHIP MODEL IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Abstract

This research is basically based on the phenomena that the Kiai
(religious leader) has a significant role at the Islamic Boarding
Schools (Pesantren). An effective leadership of Kiai will
absolutely determine model of changes conducted by Pesantren
in improving the quality of education services without removing
its Islamic education values. Generally the study is field research
and conducted at the Islamic Boarding Schools (Pesantren) Al-
Hikmah 2 and As-Salafiyyah Brebes. It uses qualitative
approach. Whereas  the method of data collection  is  interview,
observation, documentation and triangulation in which the key
instrument is the researcher himself. Results of research are: (1)
vision of Kiai has a philosophical sense, namely building
moderate Islamic character of santri (student) is a worship and
devotion to Allah SWT,  (2) the strategy of As-Salafiyah Islamic
boarding school is to preserve and defend existing salaf (classic)
pattern, meanwhile al Hikmah’s strategy is to respond
modernity trough development and open some new general
education institutions.  
Keywords:   leadership model; kiai; pesantren; education;
services quality