Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on Qur'anic Learning in Indonesia (2014-2024)

Abstract

This study provides a comprehensive review of research developments on Qur'anic learning in Indonesia during 2014–2024. It aims to map themes, trends, methodological approaches, and challenges while also identifying opportunities for future research. Using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, data were collected from Google Scholar and Scopus through the Publish or Perish version 8 application with four keywords: "Qur'anic Education in Indonesia," "Learning to Read the Qur'an," "Qur'anic Learning in Indonesia," and "Developments in Qur'anic Learning." From an initial 2,053 documents, screening with PRISMA criteria resulted in 70 English-language journal articles for analysis. Thematic analysis and bibliometric visualization were conducted using VOSviewer to map relationships among keywords, themes, authors, and institutions. The findings reveal two main poles in the literature: the theoretical-critical and the applicative-pedagogical. The theoretical-critical pole addresses Qur'anic interpretation, hermeneutics, gender justice, and contextual readings, while the applicative-pedagogical pole highlights learning strategies, practices in pesantren and Islamic schools, educational technology, and Qur'an-based curriculum development. These dynamics demonstrate that research over the last decade not only reinforces educational practice but also broadens interpretive perspectives of the sacred text within shifting social contexts. This study contributes by presenting a thematic and trend map of Qur'anic learning in Indonesia and by offering directions for future inquiry. It encourages interdisciplinary and anthropological approaches to better understand Qur'anic learning in its social, cultural, and educational contexts. Such perspectives are expected to enrich academic discourse and enable Qur'anic education to respond more effectively to contemporary transformations.