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Missed the live session? Watch the second episode of our three-part series on religious literacy in global affairs. In “Bridging Divides: Contextualizing Conflict – Practising Religious Literacy for Peace”, Associate Professor Dr. Dicky Sofjan shares how religious literacy can be applied in real-world conflict settings. Drawing on his work across Asia, Dicky explores how contextual, multi-faith approaches can empower communities, foster inclusion, and support peaceful engagement. Moderated by Dr. Kate Soules, this 30-minute fireside conversation continues the discussion from the October 2024 webinar “Sowing Seeds of Peace” and highlights the importance of training local actors and moving beyond mono-religious frameworks in peacebuilding efforts. Speaker: Dr. Dicky Sofjan Moderator: Dr. Kate Soules Hosted by: KAICIID & the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding Explore how religious literacy can become a tool for resilience, dialogue, and inclusive conflict transformation. #ReligiousLiteracy #Peacebuilding #InterfaithDialogue #ConflictResolution #WeAreKAICIID #kaiciid 00:00 Bridging Divides – Practising Religious Literacy for Peace 00:31 Setting the Scene – From Fragmentation to Dialogue 09:26 Religious Literacy in Peacebuilding and Reform 09:33 Building Communities in Fragile Environments 12:52 Navigating Identity, Power, and Belonging 17:23 Building Trust Across Religious Lines 21:09 Religious Literacy Through Lived Encounter 23:06 Q&A – From Clicks to Community 23:23 Navigating an Emotionally Charged Digital Space 31:00 Thinking Across Difference 39:49 Final Reflections – Trusted Messengers, Global Reach 44:22 Acknowledgements