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.

QRT #141 now available

Our Fall 2023 issue of Quaker Religious Thought (#141) is now available! If you have subscribed to QRT, you probably received your issue in the mail already. If you did not receive a copy, please subscribe here. Additionally, perhaps you would like to purchase a gift subscription to QRT for a f/Friend who is not yet a subscriber. You are welcome to do so!

This issue contains articles from the 2022 Quaker Theological Discussion Group panel on “‘Unnamed Rules’: Exploring Quaker Power Dynamics,” as well as a book review. Article titles and authors are:

  • Editor’s Introduction: Jeffrey Dudiak
  • “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
  • “Welcoming the Stranger: The Spiritual Authority of Quaker Women,” Rhonda Pfaltzgraff-Carlson
  • “Unspoken Rules: Barriers to Quaker Worship for Disabled People,” Greg Woods
  • “An Understanding of Quaker Decision-Making Process: A Synopsis of Its History and Theological Implications,” Oscar Lugusa Malande
  • “Book Review: Cherice Bock and Christy Randazzo, Quakers, Ecology, and the Light,” Tim Gee
QRT #141 now available