Religion in a pluralistic society can play a dual role with regard to conflict. It can promote either violence or peace. Religion and Conflict Attribution examines the causes of interreligious conflict as perceived by Christian, Muslim and Hindu college students in Tamil Nadu, India.

Francis-Vincent Anthony, STD (Sacrae Theologiae Doctor, 1993), Salesian Pontifical University Rome is Associate Professor of Fundamental Practical Theology, Director of the Institute of Pastoral Theology and Director of the Interfaculty Commission for Research at the Salesian Pontifical University.
Chris A.M. Hermans, Ph.D. (1986), Radboud University Nijmegen, is Professor of Empirical Religious Studies and Professor in Empirical Theology at that University. He has published on moral and religious education, normative teacher professionalism, school identity and spirituality.
Carl Sterkens, Ph.D. (2001), Radboud University Nijmegen is Associate Professor of Empirical Religious Studies. He has published on interreligious dialogue, interreligious education and religious conflict.