Table of Contents:**

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Chapter 1

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

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Chapter 2

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

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Chapter 3

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

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Chapter 4

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

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Chapter 5

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