homiletic

 
Pronunciation: /ˌhɒmɪˈlɛtɪk/

adjective

  • of the nature of or characteristic of a homily: homiletic literature

noun

(homiletics)
  • the art of preaching or writing sermons: the teaching of homiletics

Origin:

mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek homilētikos, from homilein 'converse with, consort', from homilia (see homily)