Ottati, D. F.2016-07-252016-07-252014Ottati, D. F. (2014). Learning theological ethics through the Heidelberg Catechism. Acta Theologica, 34, 139-155.1015-8758 (print)2309-9089 (online)http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/actat.v20i1.10Shttp://hdl.handle.net/11660/3839English: 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.enTheological ethicsHeidelberg CatechismGrace and gratitudeProtestant theological ethicReformed theologiesTheologyEthicsBelhar ConfessionArticleFaculty of Theology, University of the Free State