Quaker Religious Thought

08/05/2026

Check out the Quaker Theological Discussion Group's 2026 Call for Papers on the topic: "Living Testimony," and share it with your networks. Find the full CFP at http://qtdg.org, and submit proposals by July 1, 2026.

The Quaker Theological Discussion Group (QTDG) will host two virtual panels on October 16–17, 2026, exploring the theme: “Living Testimony.” As Rachel Muers puts it, “Testimony is located at the point of confrontation between the truth of God and the paradoxically dominant untruth of the world-opposed-to-God” (Testimony: Quakerism and Theological Ethics, 2015, p. 46).

We invite Friends—and others with interest—to propose paper presentations that engage with how Quakers inhabit, and have inhabited, this point of confrontation. Some Friends have come to think of a specific collection of “testimonies,” ideal Quaker values, using the acronyms SPICE(S) or STEP (simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and sustainability, or simplicity, truth, equality, and peace). We wish to consider testimony beyond the acronyms: as a lived, holistic, and embodied reality, both individual and communal.

10/12/2025

We're getting excited for Quaker Theological Discussion Group this Friday and Saturday! Find the link to register for these virtual panel discussions Dec 12-13 on our website, http://qtdg.org

10/12/2025

Register now for Quaker Theological Discussion Group 2025 this Friday and Saturday, December 12-13! We have two great panels on the topic, "Quaker Public Ministry: History, Practice, and Challenges." https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOWOQXrJrwf4ddkQtLfHLbnC7zvCyZzOkxkKhaZr9o3PR6wg/viewform?usp=header

04/11/2025

Announcing a new editor of Quaker Religious Thought: Jay David Miller! Jay recently moved from his role as associate editor into the editor's chair. The next issue, #145, will be Jay's first issue as editor. He will introduce himself more fully in the editorial introduction to that issue, so if you are not already subscribed to QRT (or, *ahem*, if your subscription has lapsed), here is a friendly reminder to…...

Announcing a new editor of Quaker Religious Thought: Jay David Miller! Jay recently moved from his role as associate editor into the editor’s chair. The next issue, #145, will be Jay’s …

19/10/2025

Quaker Religious Thought #141 (2023) is now available for free digital download. With an editorial introduction by Jeffrey Dudiak and a book review, this issue explored the theme: “‘Unnamed Rules’: Exploring Quaker Power Dynamics." Each issue is available first in print, and appears digitally after 18 months. See the full back catalogue of QRT here. “Breaking the Unwritten Rule That We Do Not Talk about Power: Claiming Religious Creativity, Vibrancy, and Right Relationship in Quaker Community by Living in That Life and Power,” Windy Cooler…...

Quaker Religious Thought #141 (2023) is now available for free digital download. With an editorial introduction by Jeffrey Dudiak and a book review, this issue explored the theme: “‘Unnamed Rules’:…

13/10/2025

Quaker Religious Thought #144 (2025) was recently released, on the topic: "Imagining Just Economies." Guest edited by Cherice Bock and Christy Randazzo (co-chairs of the Quaker Theological Discussion Group), the issue includes the following articles and a book review. To purchase QRT #144 or to subscribe to receive future print issues, see our subscription page. "The Abolition That Could Have Been: The Free Produce Movement and the Loss of Momentum in Ending Chattel Slavery in the United States of America, 1800–1860," by Stuart E....

Quaker Religious Thought #144 (2025) was recently released, on the topic: “Imagining Just Economies.” Guest edited by Cherice Bock and Christy Randazzo (co-chairs of the Quaker Theologi…

29/09/2025

Have you been considering sending in a proposal for the 2025 Quaker Theological Discussion Group? Or do you know someone who has something to say about the theme, "Quaker Public Ministry"?

Proposals are due by October 1.

See the full call for papers at http://qtdg.org

11/08/2025

The Quaker Theological Discussion Group is excited to share our 2025 call for papers on the theme: "Quaker Public Ministry: History, Practice, Challenges." See http://qtdg.org for further details.

Proposals are due by Oct 1. QTDG sessions will be held virtually on Dec 12–13, 2025, so save the date now!

02/08/2025

Announcing the call for papers for Quaker Theological Discussion Group 2025 on the theme: "Quaker Public Ministry: History, Theology, and Practices." The Quaker Theological Discussion Group (QTDG) will host two virtual panels on December 12–13, 2025 (save the date!), exploring the theme: “Quaker Public Ministry: History, Practice, and Challenges.” Quaker public ministry may be described as a Spirit-led, relational calling to act or speak visibly and outwardly, in the greater world or in Quaker communities outside of one’s own, on behalf of truth, peace, and justice....

Announcing the call for papers for Quaker Theological Discussion Group 2025 on the theme: “Quaker Public Ministry: History, Theology, and Practices.” The Quaker Theological Discussion G…

01/07/2025

The second issue of Quaker Religious Thought that honors the 400th anniversary of George Fox's birth is available now. Subscribers have received it in the mail. If you did not receive it, consider subscribing today! You can also order copies of individual issues. QRT #143 approaches Fox's life and impact through taking a look at global Quakerism today and the influence of Fox's ideas in different parts of the Quaker movement....

The second issue of Quaker Religious Thought that honors the 400th anniversary of George Fox’s birth is available now. Subscribers have received it in the mail. If you did not receive it, con…