School of Thanatology
School of Thanatology
Doctor of Theology in Thanatology
The CAPSTONE School of Thanatology provides the skill set and knowledge to prepare professionals with the understanding and skills to support individuals and families as they contend with issues related to death, dying, loss, and bereavement.
The Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) has created a body of knowledge matrix outlining the competencies professionals should master in order to meet the needs of those with whom they work in death education and grief counseling. We have developed our program to align with the six categories and ten indicators listed on this matrix to prepare students to sit for the standardized certification exam which measures foundational knowledge in the field of Thanatology.
Thanatology Program Learning Outcomes:
- The body of knowledge in the field of thanatology including the related cultural, technological, ethical, and professional competencies.
- Skills of critical thinking and analysis by Investigating, generating, and synthesizing complex ideas and concepts at an abstract and/or applied level, critically evaluate contemporary debates and literatures in their field of study, and analyzing problems or issues, articulate appropriate solutions and justify propositions and/or professional decisions.
- Oral and written communication skills, including the academic and technical writing skills, and applying enquiry-based learning and ways of thinking to new disciplinary and/or professional contexts and communicating complex ideas in a variety of formats to diverse audiences.
- Effective collaboration with peers, colleagues, and communities by demonstrating a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in the acquisition or application of knowledge or skills and an understanding of, and the ability to apply, the principles of teamwork and collaboration.
- Equity and diversity as these apply to effective spiritual care integration and practice.
- Knowledge and skills of leadership and advocacy as applied to Thanatology.
- The organization, implementation, interpretation, and analysis of research appropriate to the field Thanatology.
