Is Justice Possible? – Pre-Lecture Discussion

Michael Schluter has pioneered an international movement, called Relational Thinking, which proposes that organisations and public policy should have as their primary goal harmony across the different interest groups in society. As an economist professionally he recognises the importance of finance to the building of strong and sustainable society. Given the different worldviews which currently create tensions between Hong Kong and the Mainland and within the…

In the West, men and women have often believed that we can achieve true justice in our societies. Those in the East have been more pessimistic. Drawing on his new book, True Paradox, and on recent justice movements in Hong Kong and the U.S., Prof. David Skeel will explore Christianity’s radical challenge to both perspectives. David…

Synopsis: Have you ever wondered why some leaders excel while others struggle, even with similar levels of competence? Effective leadership requires both competence and character, but character is often overlooked due to its abstract nature. This lecture, based on a decade of research at the Oxford Character Project, will explore why character is essential for…

Synopsis Faith groups aren’t just moral voices: the world’s faiths run 50% of all schools; a third of all universities; more than a third of all medical facilities; own about 8% of the habitable surface of the planet; and are probably the 5th largest investing group in the world…… as such important stakeholders in our…

Synopsis How ‘western’ is Christianity? This joint lecture explores Chinese contributions to Christian thought, and how Chinese viewpoints on the human may change and challenge traditional ideas inherited from the West.  Peng Yin probes the difference Chinese philosophy makes for a Christian understanding of human nature.  He diagnoses three flawed European imageries of China, and identifies their…

A career is not just about finding success but dealing with values. The Faith at Work series provides a platform for HKU Alumni to share some of the moral issues and dilemmas that have shaped – and sometimes mis-shaped – their careers. Antony Leung is Senior Managing Director, Chairman of Greater China of The Blackstone…