research topic: tips: vatican

Re: Research Topic, Tips
Fr: General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops (2007 Sept 15). “Synodal Information.” Vatican City http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/synod/documents/rc_synod_20050309_documentation-profile_en.html#I._THE_SYNOD_OF_BISHOPS, accessed 2008 Jan 22 (caps mine)

• [criteria for selection of a synod topic]

“a) that the topic have a UNIVERSAL character, that is, a reference and application to the whole Church;

b) that the topic have a CONTEMPORARY character and urgency, in a positive sense, that is, having the capability of EXCITING new energies and movement in the Church towards growth;

c) that the topic have a pastoral focus and APPLICATION as well as a firm doctrinal basis.

d) that the topic have a FEASIBILITY; in other words, that it have the potential actually to be accomplished.”