Systematic Theology paper

On Wednesday I'm supposed to turn in a paper on my theological method. It has to be done under 750 words. It has to deal with how do we get our theology in regard to scripture, tradition, reason, ect... What to do when the different sources contradict? And then look at an example. All under 750 words...

Now if you start with scripture, the professor's question becomes how do we know what is scripture. Because it was the tradition of the early church that determined what was and was not scripture. If you start with tradition, the tradition is built on scripture. If you go with reason, then how do you explain the importance of scripture and tradition. And there is another source from his lecture that I can't remember right now...

I hate assignments where its just a trick so they can tell you why you're wrong. At least in the mind of the professor.

I got a headache. Grumble.