Homiletics is derived from the Greek word o(mi/lhtiko/j(homiletikos) which means "conversation " More specifically, homiletics deals with the art of writing or delivering sermons as a means of communication of God's truth to His church
The art of preaching; that branch of theology which treats of homilies or sermons, and the best method of preparing and delivering them
That branch of theology concerned with preaching and sermons and the proper way in which to deliver them