Program of Priestly Formation (Ascension)

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within the Church’s faith. . . . In theology this freedom of inquiry is the hallmark of a rational discipline whose object is given by Revelation, handed on and interpreted in the Church under the authority of the Magisterium, and received by faith.” 530 Professors must be mindful of the varying degrees of theological certainty and must carefully distinguish between their own insights and other theological developments or opinions on the one hand and Catholic doctrine on the other. Professors’ handbooks should contain clear procedures for the res olution of conflicts regarding the correctness of theological expres sion on the part of professors in accord with existing ecclesiastical norms. 531

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530 Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Donum Veritatis , nos. 11-12. 531 See USCCB, Doctrinal Responsibilities: Approaches to Promoting Cooperation and Resolving Misunderstandings Between Bishops and Theologians (1989); Pastores Dabo Vobis , no. 67.

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