The Contribution of Religions in the Public Leadership Qualities: Islamic and Christian Perspectives

Abstract

This paper reviews the contribution of Islamic and Christian teachings and the values to leadership qualities. This paper proposes bridging the gap between Islamic and Christian teachings and public leadership qualities. It contributes in the debate by other studies which have called for balancing religions with leadership practices.  It provides supplementary theories of leadership from the Holy Quran and Holy Bible in the public leadership. The literature analysis confirms existence of several similar qualities in both public leadership and the teachings of the two sampled religions.