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<p><strong><em>ABSTRACT</em></strong><strong><em>: </em></strong><em>The paper examined critically the story of Esther in the Bible</em><em>,</em><em> who delivered her nation when they were being threatened with total annihilation</em><em>. </em><em>The patriotism, faith, prayer</em><em>,</em><em> and determination she combined to deliver her nation were examined. With the background story of Esther given, the paper noted that leaders of women’s groups could use Esther as a role model to rescue Nigeria from total collapse</em><em>,</em><em> especially now that the peace of the nation is being threatened by Boko Haram insurgency. To make this more challenging to the women folk, the paper appraised the positive contributions of some women in the pre</em><em>-</em><em>colonial, colonial</em><em>,</em><em> and post</em><em>-</em><em>colonial period</em><em>s</em><em>. The paper observed that women who were appointed to the key administrative and political positions at this period performed creditably. However, the paper observed that some women started off well, but veered off to corruption. It is</em><em>,</em><em> therefore</em><em>,</em><em> noted that the fact that some women did not play their roles correctly does not mean there could</em><em> </em><em>n</em><em>o</em><em>t be a change. It is against this background that the paper recommended Biblical leadership model of Esther</em><em>,</em><em> which </em><em>is a</em><em> model of determination, self</em><em>-</em><em>sacrifice, prayer, humility</em><em>,</em><em> and righteousness. Equally</em><em>,</em><em> women were encouraged to use their positions to </em><em>improve, although</em><em> the</em><em>y are</em><em> the less privileged in the society</em><em>,</em><em> and to always take advantage of any circumstance.</em></p><p><strong><em>K</em></strong><strong><em>EY</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>WORD</em></strong><em>: </em><em>E</em><em>sther</em><em>,</em><em> women leadership</em><em>,</em><em> role model</em><em>,</em><em> patriotism,</em><em> </em><em>and </em><em>self</em><em>-</em><em>sacrifice.</em><em> </em></p><p><strong><em>ABTRAKSI: “</em></strong><em>Esther: Teladan dalam Alkitab untuk Peran Kepemimpinan Perempuan di Negara Nigeria Kini”. Makalah ini mengkaji secara kritis kisah Ester dalam Alkitab, yang menyelamatkan bangsanya ketika terancam dalam kehancuran total. Patriotisme, iman, doa, dan tekad yang Esther lakukan untuk membebaskan bangsanya itu dikaji dalam penelitian ini. Dengan latar belakang cerita Ester, makalah ini mencatat bahwa pemimpin kelompok perempuan bisa menggunakan Esther sebagai model atau teladan untuk menyelamatkan Nigeria dari kehancuran total, terutama sekarang ini karena perdamaian bangsa sedang terancam oleh pemberontakan Boko Haram. Untuk menjadikan hal ini lebih menantang bagi kaum perempuan, makalah ini menilai kontribusi positif dari beberapa wanita pada zaman pra-kolonial, zaman kolonial, dan zaman pasca-kolonial. Makalah ini mengamati bahwa wanita yang ditunjuk untuk menempati posisi administrasi dan politik penting pada periode ini dapat dipercaya. Namun, makalah ini juga mengamati bahwa beberapa wanita memulainya dengan baik, tetapi kemudian melakukan penyimpangan dalam korupsi. Oleh karena itu, perlu dicatat bahwa fakta beberapa wanita tidak memainkan peran mereka dengan benar tidak pula berarti bahwa perubahan tidak mungkin. Dengan latar belakang ini, makalah merekomendasikan model kepemimpinan Esther dalam Alkitab, yang merupakan teladan dalam keteguhan, pengorbanan diri, doa, kerendahan hati, dan kebenaran. Semua perempuan didorong untuk sama-sama menggunakan posisi mereka agar lebih baik, meskipun mereka adalah orang yang kurang beruntung dalam masyarakat, dan untuk selalu mengambil keuntungan dari setiap keadaan.</em></p><p><strong><em>KATA KUNCI</em></strong><em>: Esther, kepemimpinan wanita, teladan, patriotisme, dan pengorbanan diri.</em></p><p><img src="/public/site/images/wirta/07.adesanya_.ng_.ok_.jpg" alt="" /></p><p><strong><em>About the Author:</em></strong> <strong>Dr. Adesanya Ibiyinka Olusola</strong> is a Lecturer at the Department of Religious Studies, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. For academic interests, the author is able to be contacted via mobile phone at: +2348133946799 or e-mail at: <a href="mailto:olusolaibiyinka@yahoo.com">olusolaibiyinka@yahoo.com</a></p><p><strong><em>How to cite this article?</em></strong> Olusola, Adesanya Ibiyinka. (2016). “Esther: Biblical Model for Women Leadership Role in Contemporary Nigeria” in <em>MIMBAR PENDIDIKAN</em><em>: </em><em>Jurnal Indonesia untuk Kajian Pendidikan</em>, Vol.1(1) Maret, pp.77-86. Bandung, Indonesia: UPI Press. <strong></strong></p><p><em><strong><em>Chronicle of the article:</em></strong> </em>Accepted (February 11, 2016); Revised (February 21, 2016); and Published (March 11, 2016).<em><br /></em></p>

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