<p>Table of Contents:**<br><br>**

Chapter 1

: Introduction**<br>1.1 Background and Context<br>1.2 Problem Statement<br>1.3 Objectives of the Study<br>1.4 Scope and Limitations<br>1.5 Research Methodology<br>1.6 Structure of the Thesis<br><br>**

Chapter 2

: Religion and Conflict**<br>2.1 Conceptualizing Religious Conflict<br>2.2 Historical Examples of Religious Wars and Conflicts<br>2.3 Religious Extremism and Terrorism<br>2.4 Sectarianism and Interfaith Tensions<br>2.5 Role of Religious Ideologies in Conflict<br>2.6 Media Portrayals of Religious Conflict<br>2.7 Conclusion and Summary<br><br>**

Chapter 3

: Religion and Peacebuilding**<br>3.1 Definitions and Frameworks<br>3.2 Religious Peacebuilding Traditions<br>3.3 Interfaith Dialogue and Reconciliation<br>3.4 Religious Leaders as Peacemakers<br>3.5 Religious Texts and Peacebuilding<br>3.6 Role of Religious Institutions and NGOs<br>3.7 Conclusion and Summary<br><br>**

Chapter 4

: Case Studies of Religious Conflict**<br>4.1 Israeli-Palestinian Conflict<br>4.2 Hindu-Muslim Violence in South Asia<br>4.3 Ethno-Religious Conflict in Myanmar<br>4.4 Northern Ireland Troubles<br>4.5 Nigeria's Religious and Ethnic Strife<br>4.6 The Role of Religion in the Rwandan Genocide<br>4.7 Conclusion and Summary<br><br>**

Chapter 5

: Strategies for Interfaith Peacebuilding**<br>5.1 Building Trust and Mutual Understanding<br>5.2 Grassroots Initiatives and Community Engagement<br>5.3 Education for Peace and Tolerance<br>5.4 Mediation and Conflict Resolution Mechanisms<br>5.5 Reconciliation and Transitional Justice<br>5.6 International Support for Interfaith Peacebuilding<br>5.7 Conclusion and Summary<br><br><br></p>