
Summer School – Baptism of Fire: A Holistic Approach to the Anthropology of Cremation
We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the two-week summer course entitled “Baptism of Fire: A Holistic Approach to the Anthropology of Cremation”, to be held on July 9-22, 2023 at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic.
A broad overview of theories and methodologies applied to the study of cremation is waiting for attendees from all levels and backgrounds in
this summer school course.
The course will discuss:
- The genesis of cremation
- Fire experience and pyrotechnology
- Archaeological and forensic sciences applied to cremation and fire
contexts - Anthropology and bioarchaeology of cremation
- Beyond cremation deposits
- Current research in the anthropology of cremation
The course is fully in English. (For students, you will be awarded 4 ECTS for the course).
Registration fee is €1,100 and includes :
- Accommodation in Brno (July 8-23)
- Tuition fees, Opening and Closing receptions
- Culture activities around Brno
- Day trip to Vienna
- 24/7 support
- Social programme
Link for registration : select “Intensive Summer School”
Deadline for applications : May 15, 2023.
Contact (for questions) : Dr. Kevin Salesse at k.salesse@sci.muni.cz
Additional information
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- Summer School Flyer [jpg - 194.23 ko]
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