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With respect to philosophy and theology to be offered, the decree Optatam totius (nn. 13-19) of the Second Vatican Council should be observed, paying special attention to the following:

1. the scientific study of sources, and especially in the context of theology, those of Sacred Scripture;
2. the importance of the search for a systematic synthesis through speculation, under the guidance of the master, Saint Thomas (see n. 82 above);
3. the more urgent problems of the day, which will vary from place to place.