In this course students will explore their own belief systems and key theories and concepts regarding death, dying, and near-death experiences. Students will also explore their thoughts and feelings and key theories and concepts related to grief, loss, and bereavement. The experiences of dying individuals, bereaved individuals, and professionals in the field of thanatology will provide context for exploration of death, dying, grief, loss, and bereavement in the western world. Near-death experiences will be explored through the stories by near-death experiencers and studies by researchers of near-death experiences. Students will also examine contemporary issues related to death and dying such as euthanasia, organ donation, cryogenics, and digital remains. Counts in the Humanities are of General Education. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to National Louis University Co-requisite(s): None 5 quarter hours