Thanatology: Reflection and Lived Experience (formerly: Learning from Death & Dying)

Course Information

Students will explore loss, dying, death and grief through reflection of their own experiences, alongside the review of other personal and professional narratives on lived experiences to enhance their holistic knowledge of thanatology and death education. This will include a review of the evolving frameworks and approaches within thanatology, and the opportunity for students to share their own reflections and insights about dying, death and bereavement in contemporary society.

Intake S26 SEM

Start Date May 12 / 2026

End Date Aug 18 / 2026

Prerequisite(s):

CETH100 Introduction to Thanatology, DU-SOCI1288, Diversity and Cultural Humility or similar is an asset.

Computer Software Requirements:

n/a

Chats:

No

Group Work:

No

Registering college code:
CG-HEAL1540

Host college code:
CL-CETH115

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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