I wonder if it might be possible to take Aquinas’ use of Aristotelian epistemology but begin with Barth’s narrative/ Trinitarian approach to God as opposed to Aquinas’ understanding of him as Lawgiver, and combine them so that Barth and Aquinas complementary?

Also, I am an Anglican, and one who believes that we need to be more systematic in our thinking at times, but I can’t say I equate theology with systematic thinking or academic theology (not saying that you do). What do you think about, say the way the East thinks about theology as a spiritual exercise of becoming wise and holy through prayer, meditation, and contemplation. It seems that this is more the vision of the prayer book, a theology deeply tied into its spiritual life and the life of the church. I do not believe however this excludes systematic thought, but it certainly would distinguish Anglicans from other Protestants who do not have the Book of Common Prayer and I think it would speak to the lack of a Book of Confessions or a Major Catechism. I for one believe the place of preaching is where Anglicanism can grow and bring the fruits of systematic theology to the people within the context of the liturgy which is already directing their thoughts.