A method of joining a metal-ceramic substrate having metalization on at least one side to a metal body by using a metal alloy is disclosed. The metal body has a thickness of less than 1.0 mm, and the metal alloy contains aluminum and has a liquidus temperature of greater than 450° C. The resulting metal-ceramic module provides a strong bond between the metal body and the ceramic substrate. The resulting module is useful as a circuit carrier in electronic appliances, with the metal body preferably functioning as a cooling body.