Introduction to Thanatology

Course Information

This course introduces students to thanatology; the study of death and dying. Students will develop an understanding of the broad, interdisciplinary nature of thanatology and will explore personal attitudes and experiences of death. Current issues and topics in thanatology such as near death experiences, death in the arts and media and the business of the funeral industry will also be explored.

Intake F25 SEM

Start Date Sep 09 / 2025

End Date Dec 16 / 2025

Prerequisite(s):

None

Computer Software Requirements:

n/a

Chats:

No

Group Work:

No

Registering college code:
CG-HEAL1500

Host college code:
CL-CETH100

How to register

Registration is completed online via the Student Portal. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2-digit college code prefix (e.g. OLRN1715, not CG-OLRN1715). For more information, visit https://continuing-education.conestogac.on.ca/ontario-learn.

Contact

Conestoga College
Email : OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

299 Doon Valley Drive
Kitchener, ON
N2G 4M4

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