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:
GG-THAN1006
Host college code:
CL-CETH100
How to register
How to register
You can register in-person, online, or by phone. When Registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL001– not GG-ENL001). For details visit https://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/online-learning/
Contact
Derek Carbone
Email : ol@georgiancollege.ca
One Georgian DriveBarrie, ON
L4M 3X9
Phone : (705) 722-1500