MORT3371
MORT 3371 - Funeral Service Rites, Customs, and Ceremonies (3 Cr.)
MS Mortuary Science (11694)
TMED - Medical School
MORT 3371 - Funeral Service Rites, Customs, and Ceremonies (3 Cr.)
Course description
This course explores funeral and death-care customs of select faith, religious, and philosophical traditions, with emphasis on the role of the funeral director in caring for the deceased, in service to survivors. The course curriculum is based on the American Board of Funeral Service Education Student Learning Outcomes for mortuary science students. Mortuary customs to be studied will include Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions, as well as secular rites and ceremonies.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Lecture
Requirements
011847
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall & Spring