The purpose of the Quaker Theological Discussion Group (QTDG) is to explore the meaning and implications of our Quaker faith and religious experience through discussion and publication. This search for unity in the claim of truth upon us concerns both the content and application of our faith.

Quaker Religious Thought (QRT) is a print journal sponsored by the Quaker Theological Discussion Group and publishes many of the paper presentations given to the QTDG, as well as other articles and book reviews of interest to the Religious Society of Friends. QRT is published twice annually as a print journal and becomes available digitally after 18 months.

You can access our digital archives online, view our index of past articles, or subscribe to QRT.

We have two active calls for papers in 2026:

Registration Now Open for Quaker Theological Discussion Group 2026

Hello F(f)riends!

All are welcome to join us for the Quaker Theological Discussion Group panels on Friday October 16 and Saturday October 17. Each day’s session begins at 10am Pacific / 11am–1pm Eastern / 4–6pm GMT and will last for approximately two hours.

Friday’s session will be organized around the theme Living Testimony: History and Examples with presentations by Presentations by Steve Angell, John Tranter, and Paul Harris.

Saturdays’s session will be organized around the theme Living Testimony: Theory and Action with presentations by Presentations by Christy Randazzo, Melinda Wenner-Bradley, and Cherice Bock

The registration form is available here.

Registration Now Open for Quaker Theological Discussion Group 2026