die Homiletik
Translation
homiletics, the art of preaching
Examples
Er studiert Homiletik an der Universität.
He is studying homiletics at the university.
Homiletik ist ein Teil der praktischen Theologie.
Homiletics is a part of practical theology.
Grammar Patterns
to study/deal with homiletics Der Pfarrer beschäftigt sich mit Homiletik.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Predigtlehre (theory of preaching), Predigtkunst (art of preaching)
Etymology
From Greek 'homilētikos' (conversational), from 'homilia' (conversation, discourse). Related to 'homily'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'homily' – a sermon. 'Homiletik' is the study of how to give one. The '-ik' ending often denotes a field of study, like 'Physik'.