Empowering Islamic boarding schools by applying the humane entrepreneurship approach: the case of Indonesia

Abstract

PurposeIslamic boarding schools are education institutions that have been developing in Indonesia as places for the Indonesian people to learn and gain knowledge in the perspectives of the Islamic religion and Indonesian nationalism. This study aims to explore the potential of Islamic boarding schools as places to support and to empower the economy and to increase the participation of students in entrepreneurial activities by applying the Humane Entrepreneurship approach. This study identifies the humane entrepreneurship approach by analyzing the humane cycle and the enterprise cycle in the entrepreneurship activities occurring in a single case study of an Islamic boarding school.Design/methodology/approachThis article used a qualitative method with a case study approach through deep exploration and observation. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with the key people in one of the Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia using a purposive sampling technique. Miles and Huberman (1984) technique was used for data analysis by grouping similar text segments into codes and categorizing them for further analysis.FindingsThe findings of this study indicate that the Islamic boarding school has implemented humane entrepreneurship through entrepreneurial-oriented activities as the main aspects of the humane cycle and the enterprise cycle. The implementation of humane entrepreneurship aims to achieve entrepreneurial growth, innovation and independence of the Islamic boarding school, as well as the development of the stakeholder's capabilities, knowledge and commitment. In addition, applying the spiritual approach, which is one of the important components of Islamic boarding schools, has proven to be effective in implementing humane entrepreneurship.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has several limitations. First, this study only focused on one Islamic boarding school in Indonesia. Second, there is still very little research in the field of humane entrepreneurship, so the concept itself is still considered to be relatively new. Therefore, further direction is needed for future research regarding the exploration and identification of any other factors that might influence humane entrepreneurship.Originality/valueThis study provides new insights on the implementation of humane entrepreneurship in Islamic boarding schools. This research covers the gap where the humane entrepreneurial approach can be applied not only in large organizations, but also in religious educational institutions. The spiritual approach and religious values as the principles of Islamic boarding schools have been proven to be effective in implementing humane entrepreneurship.

Student Entrepreneurship Development Model at Universities in West Sumatera, Indonesia

“…However, it would be more uncomfortable if universities had to go out of business because they lost society's trust or could not compete. Informal religious events, including community gatherings, can be essential in promoting and raising awareness of Islamic entrepreneurship integrated with spiritual principles (Anggadwita et al, 2021). Fulfilling several characteristics of muslimpreneur by the leaders also shows a spiritual-religious element in the development of student entrepreneurship.…”

Islamic community-based business cooperation and sustainable development goals: a case of pesantren community in Indonesia

“…Based on the research results, it is found that the main problem in the classification effort is the lack of synergy, the problematic human resources and the businesses’ legality. According to Anggadwita and Dana (2021), entrepreneurship activities in pesantren are facing problems that can be divided into three aspects, which are human resources, technology and management issues. Business synergy can lead to the activities of information and technology transfers.…”

“…At the present time, pesantren is not only focusing on the development of the education system but also in the development of business units. Several pesantren are involved in those efforts as a way to prepare their santri to face the socio-economic challenges in the future (Anggadwita and Dana, 2021). Pesantren in general have not yet been integrated into their business unit and also have limited income sources, which are mainly generated from the santri .…”

“…Business incubator is required in managing and developing business to design the activities of pesantren business units (Ahwarumi and Sawarjuwono, 2017). Implementation of corporation cycle can also be done with the purpose of accelerating business development to make a greater contribution to the surrounding society (Anggadwita and Dana, 2021).…”

Establishing the identity of insan kamil generation through music learning activities in pesantren

“…The current forms of pesantren are the results of a very long and dynamic process. Pesantren, as the oldest educational institutions in Indonesia, has a significant contribution in the nation's struggle to educate people to become fully human ( Yasid, 2018 ; Misdar, 2017 ; Musthofa, 2015 ; Anggadwita et al., 2021 ). Its education system continues to grow and adapt to the dynamics of life is an effort to meet the demand of the times that is still in accordance with the Islamic values ( Dhofier, 2011 ; Kuntowidjojo, 1991 ; Ziemek, 1983 ).…”