homiletics

homiletics
/hom'euh let"iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.)
the art of preaching; the branch of practical theology that treats of homilies or sermons.
[1820-30; see HOMILETIC, -ICS]

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  • Homiletics — (Gr. homiletikos , from homilos , to assemble together), in theology the application of the general principles of rhetoric to the specific department of public preaching. The one who practices or studies homiletics is called a homilist .… …   Wikipedia

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  • Homiletics — Hom i*let ics, n. [Cf. F. homil[ e]tique.] The art of preaching; that branch of theology which treats of homilies or sermons, and the best method of preparing and delivering them. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • homiletics — 1830, from HOMILETIC (Cf. homiletic); also see ICS (Cf. ics) …   Etymology dictionary

  • homiletics — [häm΄ə let′iks] pl.n. [< HOMILETIC] the art of preparing and delivering sermons; art of preaching …   English World dictionary

  • homiletics — noun 1. the branch of theology that deals with sermons and homilies • Derivationally related forms: ↑homiletical • Hypernyms: ↑theology, ↑divinity 2. the art of preaching • Hypernyms: ↑art, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • homiletics — noun plural but singular in construction Date: 1830 the art of preaching …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • homiletics — noun The art of preaching (especially the application of rhetoric in theology) …   Wiktionary

  • homiletics — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. moralizing, theology, rhetoric; see preaching …   English dictionary for students

  • homiletics — the art of preaching Sciences and Studies …   Phrontistery dictionary

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