Systematic Theology is not a hermeneutic principles, it is the *product* of hermeneutic principles. And I do see the dangers of *sola scriptura* - Which is why, like most good Weslyans, I believe in *prima scriptura* - again why academic pursuits in the study of scripture are important other knowledge (reason) is important in the interpretation of scripture, just as Wesly and Outler taught.

Systematic Theology has it's place, but as the Methodist church puts it "Scripture is considered the primary source and standard for Christian doctrine. Tradition is experience and the witness of develo…