@JackDouglas: I'm hoping discussion can lead to a consensus (concessions) for the sake of communication. It may mean
creating new terms to distinguish subtle variations of understanding between groups, or clarify definitions. I'm hoping those from other traditions do give input on how they see things. I know I'm willing to flex from the initial given here. Perhaps "systematic theology" with its possible ideas of canonical breadth, cultural relevance, and prescription should be split and termed "Canonical theology," "Cultural theology," and "Prescriptive theology" to distinguish. —
ScottS 46 secs ago