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Operant theology—the theology embedded in the actual practices
of a group (what we do).
• Espoused theology—the theology embedded in a group’s articulation
of its beliefs (what we say we do).
• Normative theology—the theology the group names as authoritative
and will allow to challenge its operant and espoused
theologies.
• Formal theology—the theology of academic theologians and the
dialogue with other disciplines.