Synopsis

What are some of the desirable virtues which will help us identify, nurture, and shape the character of the members of the community in general, and leaders in particular? What are some of the conditions which must be present to assist in the acquisition of virtues and to ensure that the desire for such virtues will not be derailed by the pull of vices? Why, for example, in spite of commendable declarations about the importance of character formation, we still continue to read about scandals and moral failures of public servants, politicians, and pastors? This course will help participants gain a better understanding of what it means to have a good moral character and why having a good moral character is something which faithful Christians must cultivate. We will pay attention to the moral character of a leader, drawing lessons from the Bible, the teachings of the Church and Christian ethicists, and look at ways in which leaders, particularly Christian leaders, must be recognisably virtuous people.

Biodata

Rev Dr Daniel Koh obtained his PhD in Ethics from Durham University. He was a lecturer at Trinity Theological College for 17 years. Though retired, he is now a re-engaged pastor attached to Barker Road Methodist Church where he oversees the Oasis BRMC Mission at Bukit Batok. He continues to be active with the Methodist Welfare Services and is involved as a member of a major hospital Ethics Committee, a member of the National Organ Transplant Ethics panel, and a member of the St Luke’s Hospital Institution Review Board.