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 W27 SEM

Start Date Jan 12 / 2027

End Date Apr 20 / 2027

Prerequisite(s):

CL-CETH100 - Introduction to Thanatology, DU-SOCI1288 - Diversity and Cultural Humility, DU-CARE1582 - Ethical/Legal and Spiritual Concerns CL-CETH112 - Cultural Thanatology: Global Practices and Traditions, CL-CETH113 - Grief Literacy: Exploring Loss and Bereavement, CL-CETH114 - Bereavement Support and Therapies.

Computer Software Requirements:

n/a

Chats:

No

Group Work:

No

Registering college code:
SE-MGB105

Host college code:
CL-CETH115

Contact

Centre for Flexible Learning
Centre for Flexible Learning
Email : online@senecapolytechnic.ca

Faculty of Continuing Education
Newnham campus, Room D2200
1750 Finch Avenue East
Toronto, ON
M2J 2X5

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