Quaker Studies is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary.
Quaker Studies feeds into and from theology, history, philosophy, politics, sociology, anthropology, womens studies, peace studies, literary studies and cultural studies. The Quaker Studies Research Association (QSRA), formed in 1992 and with an international membership, is the umbrella organisation for all those studying, teaching, researching or connected with research into one of the areas of Quaker Studies. With the Centre for Postgraduate Quaker Studies at Woodbrooke, the QSRA holds an annual conference, hosts the George Richardson Lecture, and oversees the David Adshead Scholarship for new postgraduates. The fully-refereed journal, Quaker Studies, is published online twice a year by Open Library of Humanities, and it is free to access.
News
CALL FOR PAPERS
QUAKER RELIGIOUS THOUGHT SPECIAL ISSUE
A re-appraisal of the theology of Joseph John Gurney (1788-1847)
Quaker Religious Thought is pleased to announce that a special issue of the journal has been scheduled for early 2027. This will be entirely devoted to articles about the religious beliefs, faith and practice of the English Quaker minister Joseph John Gurney (1788-1847). The guest editor for this issue is Paul Harris, who will be working in conjunction with Jay Miller, QRT Editor. Paul completed his PhD with the University of Birmingham, UK in 2024 on Gurney’s Christology.
The influence of Gurney on the religious life of the Society of Friends during the first half of the nineteenth century has been well acknowledged. However, despite the significant place he holds within Quaker history, detailed studies about his theology are sparse. Existing portraits of Gurney’s beliefs are sometimes too generalised, oversimplified, and stereotyped. This QRT special issue seeks to address this and provide an opportunity for researchers to present their views and findings as part of a re-appraisal of Gurney’s theology.
Articles are welcome on any aspects of Gurney’s theology. Possible subject areas include Gurney’s understanding of atonement, redemption, sin, the person of Jesus Christ, Christian perfection, the work of the Holy Spirit, the relationship between faith and science, the role of biblical hermeneutics, biblical education for young people and Quaker testimony. These are just some of the possible topics that could be explored.
Contributors should follow the QRT style guidelines (see https://qtdg.org/style-guide/) concerning article length (2500-3000 words) and formatting conventions.
The deadline for submission of articles is 1st September 2026.
Article submissions should be emailed in .docx and .pdf format (NB please do not include the author name/details in the article itself or in the file properties) to both Jay Miller at [email protected] and Paul Harris at [email protected]
We look forward to receiving your contributions!
QUAKER RELIGIOUS THOUGHT SPECIAL ISSUE
A re-appraisal of the theology of Joseph John Gurney (1788-1847)
Quaker Religious Thought is pleased to announce that a special issue of the journal has been scheduled for early 2027. This will be entirely devoted to articles about the religious beliefs, faith and practice of the English Quaker minister Joseph John Gurney (1788-1847). The guest editor for this issue is Paul Harris, who will be working in conjunction with Jay Miller, QRT Editor. Paul completed his PhD with the University of Birmingham, UK in 2024 on Gurney’s Christology.
The influence of Gurney on the religious life of the Society of Friends during the first half of the nineteenth century has been well acknowledged. However, despite the significant place he holds within Quaker history, detailed studies about his theology are sparse. Existing portraits of Gurney’s beliefs are sometimes too generalised, oversimplified, and stereotyped. This QRT special issue seeks to address this and provide an opportunity for researchers to present their views and findings as part of a re-appraisal of Gurney’s theology.
Articles are welcome on any aspects of Gurney’s theology. Possible subject areas include Gurney’s understanding of atonement, redemption, sin, the person of Jesus Christ, Christian perfection, the work of the Holy Spirit, the relationship between faith and science, the role of biblical hermeneutics, biblical education for young people and Quaker testimony. These are just some of the possible topics that could be explored.
Contributors should follow the QRT style guidelines (see https://qtdg.org/style-guide/) concerning article length (2500-3000 words) and formatting conventions.
The deadline for submission of articles is 1st September 2026.
Article submissions should be emailed in .docx and .pdf format (NB please do not include the author name/details in the article itself or in the file properties) to both Jay Miller at [email protected] and Paul Harris at [email protected]
We look forward to receiving your contributions!
Bursaries
The Association offers bursary assistance to postgraduate researchers and new scholars.
The closing date for applications for the David Adshead bursary award is 7th December 2025.
The closing date for applications for the Chris Loten award is 20th January 2026.
For more information see the bursaries section of our website.
The Association offers bursary assistance to postgraduate researchers and new scholars.
The closing date for applications for the David Adshead bursary award is 7th December 2025.
The closing date for applications for the Chris Loten award is 20th January 2026.
For more information see the bursaries section of our website.
The annual QSRA conference will be held in Bristol on June 27 2026, on the topic 'Quakers and the Law'. Please find the Call for Papers on the Conference section of our website. The closing date for the submission of proposals is Monday 5 January 2026. You may book your place via the Woodbrooke website.