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Contemporary pedagogical methods that incorporate technolog

ical advances should be encouraged.

364. Diocesan bishops and major superiors should be encouraged to designate seminarians who complete their basic program with honors for further study after sufficient pastoral experience. Vocational Synthesis Stage The intellectual dimension of the vocational synthesis stage should focus on the practical application of theology needed for sacra mental and pastoral ministry as well as preaching and teaching. The deacon will have completed his formal theological study and turned a greater focus to ministerial practice. Nevertheless, he is to cultivate the practice of ongoing study in theology and other vital disciplines. 365.