D Program in History Theory and Criticism, with a concentration on Islamic Architecture and Urbanism, MIT T T he History, Theory and Criticism Section at MIT is one of the first programs in the school of architecture. Its mission is to generate advanced historical research and to promote critical and theoretical reflection within the disciplines of architectural and art history. The concentration on Islamic architecture and urbanism is an integral part of the HTC section. Usually, one student a year is admitted to work on an Islamic historical subject and is funded through the Aga Khan Program endowment. Students are expected to fulfill all HTC requirements before embarking on their thesis project.
Research projects vary in scope and method and range from the classical to the present.
This program prepares students for careers in research, design, and teaching. Upon formal admission to Harvard University's Department of the History of Art and Architecture PhD program, MIT's History, Theory, and Criticism PhD program, or the SMArchS History and Culture program, scholarship support is available for concentration in Islamic art, architecture, and urban studies.