Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria has become the major source of crisis and fear in the country. The violent activities of this group include attacks on churches and the deaths of a number of Christians. Since Boko Haram is considered an Islamic fundamentalist group, its activities against Christians can ignite violent conflicts between Christians and Muslims. This article explains the role of civil society, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and other religious institutions in preventing the escalation of the crisis into a religious conflict between Christians and Muslims. The major source of primary data is key informant interviews. Secondary data was collected from magazines, newspapers, textbooks, and journal articles. The article provides useful information a for policymakers in Nigeria, regional organizations in Africa, and policymakers in countries with inter-religious conflicts. A timeline of the Boko Haram violence in the appendix is a useful reference.