Dialogue: a journal of Mormon thought

What Dialogue: a journal of Mormon thought does

Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought is the oldest independent journal of Mormonism, founded in 1966 and published quarterly by the University of Illinois Press for the Dialogue Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The journal publishes peer-reviewed scholarship, personal essays, poetry, art, and fiction on the Latter-day Saint experience and explicitly maintains no official connection with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The current issue is Volume 59, No. 2 (Summer 2026), reflecting six decades of continuous quarterly output. Headquartered with a business office in Farmington, Utah, the organization operates with a small team of approximately 5 employees.

The product surface spans a full-color quarterly print journal, sold via subscription and individual issue purchase, plus a comprehensive digital archive organized by year, volume, and curated topic (LGBTQ, Race, Polygamy, Transgender, Joseph Smith, Book of Mormon, etc.). The journal operates a digital media ecosystem built on a digital publishing platform with online article hosting, podcast production and distribution, and email newsletter delivery. Supplementary products include the DiaBLOGue blog, the Dialogue Out Loud podcast (with author interviews, issue overviews, and Gospel Study series), a Book Club community program, an email newsletter, and event programming including the September 2026 60th Anniversary Celebration and a special issue call for papers on the Latter-day Saint Temple (October 15, 2026 deadline).

Revenue mechanics rely on three streams: recurring annual print subscriptions, one-time individual issue sales, and tax-deductible donations to the Dialogue Foundation. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer print fulfillment and online access for individuals with global institutional and library sales routed through the University of Illinois Press's academic distribution network. The operation is characteristic of a mission-driven niche scholarly publication sustained by community support, with no disclosed revenue figures, no commercial integrations, and no AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Dialogue: a journal of Mormon thought

Legal name

Dialogue Foundation

Website

https://dialoguejournal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Founded in 1966, Dialogue is the oldest independent journal of Mormonism. Published quarterly by the University of Illinois Press for the Dialogue Foundation, it delivers peer-reviewed scholarship, essays, poetry, and fiction on the Latter-day Saint experience to scholars, subscribers, and libraries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic journal publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAJAHAI

Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Religious & Spiritual Publishing

Keywords

• Academic journal publishing
• Religious studies journal
• Peer reviewed scholarship
• Literary arts publishing
• Subscription based journal

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Print Journal Subscriptions: Quarterly printed journal subscriptions sold to individuals for home delivery. Subscribers receive the full-color printed edition of each issue.
2. Individual Issue Sales: Individual issues available for purchase through the website for readers who do not want full subscriptions.
3. Donations and Charitable Support: The Dialogue Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization accepting donations to support independent Mormon thought. Donations are used to sustain the journal's operations and independence.

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Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Dialogue publishes a quarterly full-color print and online academic journal of Mormon thought featuring peer-reviewed scholarship, personal essays, poetry, fiction, and art on the Latter-day Saint experience. Founded in 1966 as the oldest independent journal of Mormonism, it distributes its core journal via subscriptions and individual issue sales, complemented by an online archive, a podcast series, a blog, and curated topical collections, all under the Dialogue Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Product overview

Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought is a quarterly print and online academic journal founded in 1966, published by the University of Illinois Press for the Dialogue Foundation. It is the oldest independent journal of Mormonism, dedicated to publishing scholarship, poetry, art, and fiction exploring the Latter-day Saint experience. The journal distributes its content through three primary channels: the printed quarterly journal (available by subscription or individual issue), the online archive at dialoguejournal.com (providing full access to all issues and articles), and a suite of supplementary digital offerings including the DiaBLOGue blog, the Dialogue Out Loud podcast series (featuring issue overviews, gospel studies, and author interviews), a Book Club, and Curated Topic Archives organized around key themes in LDS studies. The portfolio also encompasses community events (such as the 60th Anniversary Celebration) and a donation program under the nonprofit Dialogue Foundation. The journal encourages diverse viewpoints and serves as a platform for artistic and scholarly achievement in Mormon studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dialogue Out Loud: A podcast series featuring discussions about articles and topics covered in the journal.
• DiaBLOGue
• Book Club

Products and services

• Print Journal (Dialogue Quarterly) A quarterly full-color printed journal featuring peer-reviewed scholarship, personal essays, poetry, fiction, and art exploring the Latter-day Saint experience; sold by annual subscription or as individual issues to individual readers, libraries, and academic institutions.
• Online Archive Digital repository of all journal issues and articles from 1966 to the present, browsable by year, volume, and curated topical collections, available to readers and researchers via the dialoguejournal.com website.
• Dialogue Out Loud Podcast Series Audio podcast series distributed via podcast platforms, presenting interviews with journal authors, issue overviews, gospel study discussions, and panel discussions on topics published in the journal, including special Pride Month panels on trans Mormon issues.
• Dialogue Book Club A community reading program offering curated selections of books related to Latter-day Saint scholarship and the journal's thematic interests, engaging readers with selected texts alongside journal content.
• Dialogue Events (including 60th Anniversary Celebration) Ticketed in-person events hosted by Dialogue, including anniversary celebrations, dinners, and scholarly panels that bring together readers, contributors, and scholars.

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of Illinois PresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought is published quarterly by the University of Illinois Press for the Dialogue Foundation. The press handles the publishing, distribution, and likely editorial support for the print journal, while the Dialogue Foundation maintains the website and digital content.

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Recent moves5 records

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Market position

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Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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