homiletics

[ hom-uh-let-iks ]

noun(used with a singular verb)

the art of preaching; the branch of practical theology that treats of homilies or sermons.

Origin of homiletics

First recorded in 1820–30; see origin at homiletic, -ics

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British Dictionary definitions for homiletics

homiletics

/ (ˌhɒmɪˈlɛtɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the art of preaching or writing sermons

Origin of homiletics

C17: from Greek homilētikos cordial, from homilein to converse with; see homily

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