The marks of a renewed theology

In view of John’s and Richard’s very pertinent non-complaints / non-criticisms in the ‘Was Jesus’ baptism a trinitarian event?’ thread, it might be a good idea to try to refocus our core objectives. What are we trying to do here? What makes this a worthwhile exercise?

What I would like to invite people to do is list what they regard as the most important distinctives, defining emphases, of a renewed theology - whether they think of that as an emerging theology, a post-evangelical theology, post-conservative theology, post-liberal theology, post-modern theology, or whatever. This could be done by listing 3 to 5 main points under each of the following three headings:

1. content: how would we characterize the distinctive beliefs, ideas, doctrines, of a renewed theology;
2. theological method: how do we go about constructing such a theology; how do we communicate it?
3. purpose: what are our overriding objectives? what motivates us?

If that format doesn’t suit you, please express yourself as you see fit.

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