Homiletics
[hom-uh-let-iks] /ˌhɒm əˈlɛt ɪks/
noun, (used with a singular verb)
1.
the art of preaching; the branch of practical theology that treats of homilies or sermons.
/ˌhɒmɪˈlɛtɪks/
noun
1.
(functioning as sing) the art of preaching or writing sermons
n.
1830, from homiletic; also see -ics.
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