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:
NO-TBA

Host college code:
CL-CETH115

How to register

You can register in-person, by phone, fax or mail. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not NO-ENL001). For details call Eliisa Ollila (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671

Contact

Eliisa Ollila
Phone : (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
Email : ontariolearn@northern.on.ca

Highway 101 East
P.O. Box 3211
Timmins, ON
P4N 8R6

Phone : (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
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