Definition

The practice or art of delivering sermons or religious speeches.

Example

The pastor studied homiletics to improve his preaching skills.

Conversation

Have you ever taken a class on homiletics?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's really interesting.

Yeah, it's all about the art of preaching and connecting with an audience.

That sounds valuable; I could use those skills for my presentations!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Homiletics is formed from "homo" (from Greek "homiletikos", meaning to converse or speak) and "letica" (from Greek "letikos", meaning pertaining to or related to). The word refers to the art of preaching or delivering sermons, emphasizing the conversational aspect of communication in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'speaking' ('homo') in a way that is 'related to preaching' ('letica') — that's what homiletics is all about.

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