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homileticsthe art or science of preaching; the study of sermon composition and delivery

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the art or science of preaching; the study of sermon composition and delivery

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhɑːməˈletɪks/

Korean meaning: 설교술, 설교학; 설교 작성과 전달에 관한 학문

Korean pronunciation: 하마**레**틱스

Example Sentences

  • The seminary's homiletics class taught students how to deliver sermons that wouldn't put the congregation to sleep.
  • His homiletics professor emphasized the importance of connecting with the audience through storytelling.
  • After years of studying homiletics, she could turn even a grocery list into an inspiring sermon.

homiletics

NOUN

//ˌhɑːməˈletɪks//

the art or science of preaching; the study of sermon composition and delivery

homiletics concept
💡 Concept

a passionate preacher stands behind an ornate wooden pulpit, gesturing expressively while delivering a sermon. He holds an open book in one hand while raising the other hand toward the congregation. The preacher's careful study and preparation becomes evident through his confident posture and animated delivery. His words flow naturally as he connects biblical teachings to everyday life experiences. The congregation sits attentively in wooden pews, some nodding in understanding while others lean forward to listen more closely. Children and adults alike focus on the preacher's skilled presentation and storytelling techniques. the art and science of preaching through masterful sermon composition and delivery

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌhɑːməˈletɪks/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌhɒməˈletɪks/

🌳Etymology

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Suffix--etics

Origin

From Greek 'homilia' meaning conversation or discourse, which passed through Latin into English. Originally referred to friendly conversation, but in Christianity it came to specifically mean the art of preaching sermons.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The seminary's homiletics class taught students how to deliver sermons that wouldn't put the congregation to sleep.

His homiletics professor emphasized the importance of connecting with the audience through storytelling.

😄 Fun example

After years of studying homiletics, she could turn even a grocery list into an inspiring sermon.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

preachingsermonrypulpit oratory

Antonyms

silencemuteness

Related

theologyrhetoricoratorysermonpreacherministry