homiletics

[ hom-uh-let-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

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

homiletics

/ ˌhɒmɪˈlɛtɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the art of preaching or writing sermons

Word History and Origins

Origin of homiletics¹

First recorded in 1820–30; homiletic, -ics

Word History and Origins

Origin of homiletics¹

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

Example Sentences

White America got a crash course in black homiletics in the “I Have a Dream” speech.

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Its function as a species of popular homiletics made it necessary to appeal to the emotions.

From Project Gutenberg

These subjects he has continued to teach ever since, with the addition, since 1872, of Homiletics.

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Ideals are useful (a) in homiletics, which are chiefly occupied with attempts at suggestion.

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His Homiletics and Pastoral Theology have already become text-books in many theological seminaries.

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Moral homiletics have since old done precious little good with the ruling class, and they will do no better in the future.

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