The document outlines three styles of contemporary theology - sitting, walking, and kneeling. The sitting style is theoretical and academic, focusing on doctrine and truth. The walking style is praxis-oriented and aimed at liberation, focusing on the poor and marginalized. The kneeling style is contemplative, focusing on prayer and worship both personally and communally.

1. Three Styles of Contemporary Theology
according to G. O’Collins
 Sitting
 Walking
 Kneeling

2. Three Styles of Contemporary
Theology - Sitting
 Description
 Theoretical, Objective, System
atic
(Orthodoxy, Doctrinal, Dogmat
ic)
 Context
 Universities, Theological Studia
 Goal
 Seeks Truth as Source of Divine
Revelation
 Inspiration
 Theologians
 Sources
 Scriptures, Church
Documents, Other Ancient
Materials

3. Three Styles of Contemporary
Theology - Walking
 Description
 Praxis Oriented, Promotion of the
Common Good and Justice
 Context
 Life situation of the Poor or any
dehumanizing condition
 Goal
 Liberation of the Poor from their
dehumanizing situation
 Inspiration
 Jesus’ solidarity with the
Poor, Deprived, Oppressed, Exploit
ed, Marginalized
 Sources
 Immersion with the Poor, Consult
the poor on matters of
Doctrine, Morals and Spirituality

4. Three Styles of Contemporary
Theology - Kneeling
 Description
 Contemplative: focuses on
Prayer and Worship
 Context
 Church at prayer both personal
and communal
 Goal
 Witness to God revealed and
reflected in Liturgical
Celebration
 Inspiration
 Faithful Worshippers
 Sources
 Spirituality, Church at prayer,
feast days