From an overabundance of caution, Concordia Historical Institute has closed its two museums - one at the LCMS International Center headquarters in Kirkwood, Missouri, and the other at the exhibit hall of CHI on the campus of Concordia Seminary in Clayton, Missouri.
Additionally, visits to the CHI building to conduct historical research are now by appointment only.
CHI encourages you, however, to enjoy the museum exhibit "The Mercy of Christ Freely Given: The First Twenty-seven Years of Missouri Synod Mission Work in India via our online resource: "Faces of Lutheran Mission Work in India," spotlighting the faith and life of six missionaries in handouts and half-sheet "bulletin inserts." These free, downloadable resources can be found here.
Please contact CHI with any questions or concerns at: 314-505-7900
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The Mercy of Christ Freely Given: The First Twenty-Seven Years of Missouri Synod Mission Work in South India
August 16, 2019 - February 26, 2021This exhibit uses artifacts, maps, images, and biographical information to showcase the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s first foreign mission work. The exhibit will be open until…
Jan Hus: Reformer, Confessor, Martyr
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2030An exhibit to honor the life of early church reformer, Jan Hus (c. 1373-1415), as told through text, images and quotes. Also included in the…
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07 Oct
Fall 2020 CHI Quarterly
Read moreNot all mission endeavors are alike, and thank God for that! The Fall 2020 Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly (Volume 93, no.3) contains three articles which
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03 Aug
Online Donations and Memberships
Read moreIt is now even more convenient to renew your membership or make a donation to the ministry of Concordia Historical Institute because online donations and
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05 May
Summer 2020 CHI Quarterly
Read moreCouldn’t attend the Walther Roundtable? No Problem! The Summer 2020 Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly (Volume 93, no.2) contains three of the four lectures that were
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Spring 2020 CHI Quarterly
Read moreHow about focusing on a congregation? The Spring 2020 Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly (Volume 93, no.1) looks at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana,
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Winter 2019 CHI Quarterly
Read moreLook what just appeared in the mail! More LCMS Celebration! The Winter 2019 Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly (Volume 92, no.4) is dedicated to the 150th
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