Advancing Education in Islamic Banking in South Africa: Scoping Review Insights

The Islamic banking industry is thriving in South Africa; however, educational initiatives and research are needed to support this industry. This study aims to address this need by conducting a scoping review of the existing scholarship on Islamic banking in South Africa to identify gaps within the university curriculum and propose areas for future research. A systematic scoping review methodology was employed, involving a comprehensive search of the Scopus database, focusing on the themes and trends within literature. Our findings highlight key thematic areas within the literature, such as customer awareness and perception, employee perception and organisational behaviour, legal and regulatory challenges and entrepreneurship. Based on these findings, we identified gaps and proposed targeted educational initiatives and research directions. In conclusion, this study provides a contribution to the scholarship of teaching and learning in higher education on Islamic banking in South Africa to support the ongoing growth of the industry in the region.