Abstract

OTTATI, D.F.. Learning theological ethics through the Heidelberg Catechism. Acta theol. [online]. 2014, vol.34, suppl.20, pp.139-155. ISSN 2309-9089.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/actat.v20i1.10s.

This article looks to the logic of grace and gratitude in the Heidelberg Catechism (HC) in order to examine a disposing pattern of sensibility and affection as well as four lessons for a contemporary Protestant theological ethic. It also suggests a revision of the catechism's basic theology in light of the current ecological crisis and in conjunction with a theocentric strand in Reformed theologies of creation.

Keywords : Heidelberg Catechism; Theology; Ethics; Belhar Confession; Heidelbergse Kategismus; Teologie; Etiek; Belhar Belydenis.

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