- Explain how the social groupings of “castes” originated and developed.
- Discuss the lasting impact of British colonial rule on Hinduism.
- Describe some characteristics of the guru–disciple relationship in modern India.
- Discuss the older interpretation of “Aryan” and how our understanding of that term has changed.
- Briefly describe the effect the early British Protestant missionaries had on Hinduism.
- List some characteristics of the deity Vishnu, including how the Vishnu avatar theory contributes to Hinduism’s flexible strength and openness to ongoing revelation.